How Do You Graduate College With Less Debt? Proper Planning.
The following is a guest post by Bill Wozniak, Director of Marketing at ISM Education Loans. To graduate college without high levels of debt tarnishing the great work you’ve just completed, proper...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: What If I Can’t Afford College?
As part of our Ask the Experts series of posts, our friends over at the SkippingBreakfast.com College Readiness Blog sent us a problem that many families are dealing with these days: what to do when...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Everyone Should Apply for Financial Aid
There was a time not so long ago when a student’s primary goal was getting accepted into his or her college of choice. Once that hurdle was cleared, the family then began to think about how they would...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Financial Aid Deadlines Matter!
Meeting deadlines is essential in the financial aid process. Colleges have finite amounts of institutional funding, and aid awards must stay within budgeted amounts for financial aid. At some point the...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Understanding Financial Aid Applications
Just as college admission requirements vary greatly between schools, so do financial aid applications and deadlines. You will need to fill out a combination of the FAFSA, CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE,...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: What Will Your Family Contribution Be?
Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) compares your ability to pay the cost of college in relation to other families applying for financial aid. It helps determine how much financial aid you will...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Knowing Your Cost of Attendance
This is the fifth post in a series entitled “Paying for College 101: What You Need to Know about Financial Aid” by Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid Services at the College Board....
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Learn the Types of Financial Aid
This is the sixth post in a series entitled “Paying for College 101: What You Need to Know about Financial Aid” by Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid Services at the College Board....
View ArticleShould I Consolidate My Student Loans?
The following question was submitted to our experts by Beth H. through the Ask the Experts form: Hi there, I would like to know whether or not I should consolidate my student loans if I can afford the...
View ArticlePaying for College 101: Not All Types of Financial Aid Are Equal
This is the seventh post in a series entitled “Paying for College 101: What You Need to Know about Financial Aid” by Myra Baas Smith, Executive Director of Financial Aid Services at the College Board....
View ArticleMaking That Final College Choice
The following is a guest post by Suzanne Shaffer of Parents Countdown to College Coach. May 1st is looming for many students and their parents—the deadline to accept or reject the colleges who offer...
View ArticlePlanning & Paying for College: How Educational Consultants Can Help
Colleges have been around for centuries, yet year after year, getting into college and paying for college are two of the most challenging processes for students and families. How do you choose the...
View ArticleHow Important Are College Rankings When Choosing a School?
Mid-September is upon us, and once again the higher education community is buzzing. But rather than the start of classes or even a new football season causing the commotion, it’s the release of US...
View ArticleWhat Does the Fed’s Operation Twist Mean for Student Loans?
Earlier this week, the Federal Reserve announced “Operation Twist” in an attempt to drive down interest rates to spur borrowing and grow the economy. The new measures are mostly targeted at decreasing...
View ArticlePLUS and Private Student Loan: A Different Point of View!
Today’s guest post is written by Overture Technologies’ Ben Carey. Ben is a 22 year veteran of the student lending industry and the father of a college student. Check out our Resources section to learn...
View ArticleCrafting A Repayment Plan for Your Student Loans
It’s a time of great change for the members of the recently-graduated Class of 2011. Whether a few months into a new job or still looking for the right opportunity, everyone is trying to figure out...
View ArticleFinancial Aid for International Students: It Does Exist!
The following is a guest post from John Carpenter of AskJohnAboutCollege.com: Many of the students who work with me are international kids. They come from China and Haiti, Germany and Ghana, Nepal...
View ArticleTackling Your Tuition Bill: FAFSA
It’s that time of year when tuition bills will be showing up in mailboxes across the country! To ensure you are covered, here are some things that students and parents may want to consider. Today is...
View ArticleTackling Your Tuition Bill: Private Student Loans
It’s that time of year when tuition bills will be showing up in mailboxes across the country! To ensure you are covered, here are some things that students and parents may want to consider. Today is...
View ArticleTackling Your Tuition Bill: More Tips on Student Loan Shopping
It’s that time of year when tuition bills will be showing up in mailboxes across the country! To ensure you are covered, here are some things that students and parents may want to consider. Today is...
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