Update: On 6/3, President Biden signed The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 into law, confirming that the federal student loan payment pause will officially end August 30th, with payments resuming in October.

Private Student Loan Blogs

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Scholarship Options for Pharmacists

The latest report from the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) finds that average student loan debt among graduates […]

Student working a grocery delivery side hustle to help pay student loans

2021-12-08

6 Side Hustles To Help Pay Student Loans

It’s not uncommon to take out student loans for college. In fact, according to Student Loan Hero, 69% of the […]

Young woman lowering her student loan interest rates

2021-12-06

How to Lower Student Loan Interest Rates

It’s a frustrating feeling. After months, or even years, of making payments toward your student loans, the balance hasn’t budged. […]

2021-12-01

Can You Use Your Roth IRA to Pay for College?

When it comes to saving for college, there are several different options available, one of which might not seem like […]

2021-11-16

Why Is College So Expensive? 4 Factors Affecting the Cost of Higher Education

Updated April 15, 2022 If you are researching colleges and are surprised by the cost, you’re not alone. Over the […]

2021-11-15

Switching Your Student Loan Servicer

Your student loan servicer is the company that is responsible for managing your student loans. The servicer collects payments, answers […]

2021-11-10

Does Paying Off Student Loans Hurt Your Credit Score?

Student loan debt can feel like a weight strapped to your back, preventing you from achieving the goals you care […]

2021-11-05

How Student Loans Can Be Used

When you get a student loan, the expectation is that you will use the money for school-related expenses. However, school […]

2021-11-03

7 Student Debt Mistakes That Can Throw Off Your Financial Plan

For borrowers with educational debt, student loan mistakes are both common and costly, both when borrowing money for school and […]

2021-11-01

Scholarships for Black & African American Students

Updated: December 19, 2022 For high school students, the high price tag of college can be scary to face […]

2021-10-28

How to Find Your Student Loan Balance

When it comes time to manage your student loan debt, the first question to ask is, “how much student loan […]

Dad debating a private student loan vs Parent PLUS Loan

2021-10-26

Private Student Loans vs Parent Plus Loans: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to paying for college, parents do most of the heavy lifting. According to Nerdwallet, Parent Plus Loan […]