Private Student Loan Blogs

Articles to guide you through the world of private student loan refinancing.

What Does the Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Increase Mean for You?

If you took out federal student loans during the pandemic, you may have secured the lowest interest rates ever issued […]

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2022-06-24

Scholarships for First-Generation College Students

When it comes to higher education, first-generation college students — individuals that are the first in their families to pursue […]

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2022-06-20

How Will Inflation Affect Student Loan Borrowers?

If you’ve watched the news or skimmed news outlets’ headlines lately, you’ve likely heard a lot about inflation. In May, […]

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2022-05-27

What Is a 529 Plan?

If you are a parent, you likely are worried about future college costs. According to Vanguard, the cost of four […]

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2022-05-25

8 Scholarships For Pre-med Students

Before you can plan on medical school, you have to earn your bachelor’s degree. Premed students aren’t required to take […]

Female college student and mother applying for student loans.

2022-05-13

When to Apply for Student Loans for the 2023-2024 Academic Year

If you are heading to college in the fall, you likely will need financial aid to cover the cost. Besides […]

Parents looking into the best state 529 plans.

2022-05-13

Which State Has The Best 529 Plan?

If you’re looking to save for a child’s college education expenses, there’s no better way to do it than with […]

Young Asian woman using student loans to study abroad.

2022-05-06

How to Use Student Loans to Study Abroad

If you’re thinking about studying abroad, you’re in good company. For the 2019-2020 academic year, approximately 162,000 American students studied […]

Woman looking over her unemployment income while filling out the FAFSA.

2022-05-04

How Unemployment Benefits From 2020 Are Affecting Financial Aid

Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical first step to getting college grants and student […]

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2022-04-29

9 Fun and Unique Scholarships for High School Students

Applying for scholarships is not exactly the most exciting activity. In most cases, you’re just writing the same essay and […]

Female college student comparing financial aid packages.

2022-04-27

Comparing Financial Aid Packages: 5 Factors to Consider

While the cost of college can be scary, there is a significant amount of financial aid available that can make […]

Male high school student learning ways to save money for college.

2022-04-21

7 Ways High School Students Can Prepare for The Cost of College

For student loan borrowers, it’s common to go through a period of shock after graduation. Once it becomes clear just […]