How that January 1 has come and gone, it's time for college-bound families to start filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The video below from Censtible…
Read article: What is the FAFSA and how does it work?When we say we are financial aid and student loan repayment consultants, many people assume we work for a college financial aid office, bank, or other outside organization. But our…
Read article: What is a student loan consultant?Compared to private student loans, whose interest rates vary depending on the borrower's credit history, federal student loans are a steal. But according to USA Today, a large percentage of…
Read article: Many private student loan borrowers are leaving money on the tableJanuary 1 is quickly approaching--are you ready to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)? This video from the U.S. Department of Education tells you everything you…
Read article: How to fill out the FAFSAIt might seem unfair, but researchers from Rice University in Houston and the University of Wisconsin have found that martial status plays a significant role in college costs and financial aid. Students…
Read article: How divorce impacts college costs & financial aidOn Wednesday, July 31, 2013, the U.S. House gave final passage to a compromised bill for student loan interest rates. The president signed it into law on August 9, 2013.…
Read article: A breakdown of the new student loan lawMany prospective and current college students don’t realize that their income and assets are taken into account when they apply for financial aid, just like that of their parents. So…
Read article: Will having a job reduce a student’s financial aid for college?Funding for federal student aid programs was first authorized in the 1960s and 1970s and has increased dramatically to keep up with the skyrocketing costs of college. Yet, despite this…
Read article: The trillion dollar question: Reinventing student financial aid for the 21st centuryConfused about your student loan options? This cute video from Planet Nutshell explains the differences between federal subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans, parent PLUS loans, and graduate PLUS loans in simple terms.…
Read article: Student loans in a nutshellAfter President Barack Obama and Congress failed to reach a deal on February 28 to avoid a series of devastating spending cuts, colleges are scrambling to respond to the threat…
Read article: What the sequestration means for college students
