Understanding Financial Aid Awards to Choose Affordable Colleges & Minimize Student Debt

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College admissions decisions are arriving and those students relishing in their success will soon need to figure out how to pay for their college education. The most important question is to understand how much student loan debit will be required to graduate.    The good news: for the first time in the college admissions process, families are in the driver’s …

Federal Student Loans and How They Work

Using loans to pay for college is a reality for most families, however, the loan information laid out in financial aid packages can be confusing, especially to understand the difference between federal and private student loans. Federal loans are provided by the Direct Loan program, which is funded by the government and serviced by private entities like Navient, Nelnet, and …

3 Tips for Smart Student Loan Borrowing

When it comes to paying for college, the process can seem overwhelming. There are so many financing options out there and you might be feeling lost about how to choose the correct ones for your family. The key is to equip yourself with information so that you can have the knowledge you need to make an informed decision. To ensure …