5 tips for paying back student loans Stressing out about paying back your student loans? These tips from a recent grad will help you understand your options and maybe even save you some money.
Types Of Federal Loans: Get To Know Your Student Loans Student loans can be scary for recent college graduates trying to find jobs and get on their feet. There are different types of federal loans that differ by interest rate, grace period, and when you need to start paying them back. Here’s what it all means.
Student Loans: Good or Bad? By tamaraDid you know that the average student loan debt for graduates of the Class of 2014 was approximately $33,000? That’s no small chunk of change, and it has many people wondering if the cost of a college education is starting to outweigh the benefits of earning a degree. Personally, I still believe that it’s well worth the time, effort, and cost — if people make smart decisions and follow a few simple rules. Like any investment, students … Continue reading “Student Loans: Good or Bad?”
Not All Student Loans Are Equal? By tamara It’s not very often that I get excited about student loans. In fact, I spend most of my time helping students find ways to avoid them, if at all possible. But sometimes, scholarships just aren’t enough to cover all your college expenses. Even if you’ve completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and exhausted all your federal loan options, your dream school may still be out of reach. If you find yourself … Continue reading “Not All Student Loans Are Equal?”
How to Manage Your Student Loans With college costs on the rise, many students graduate with more than $20,000 in loans and credit card debt and others may even find themselves with debt reaching six figures. The amount of debt can get worse if students don’t know how to handle it from the outset. Here’s how to make the right moves.
What You Should Know About Student Loans By unigooffice Most students go to college with the hopes of finding good, well-paying jobs. However, you typically have to wait for that “well-paying” part until after graduation. With the rising costs of college, many students need some extra money to help cover school expenses like tuition, boarding, food, books, and more. As a result, more college freshmen are turning to student loans.
Where To Find Student Loans? Finding funding for your college education can be stressful—but for many, the alternative would be to not attend, which makes student loans a necessity. Federal student loans, financial aid, and even private student loans offer competitive rates that make it easier to manage the costs of undergraduate or graduate studies.