What Happens to Undergraduate Student Loans during Grad School?
Graduate students should pay close attention to their undergrad loans. Grad school presents several opportunities to improve your debt situation.
Planning for College
Navigating Financial Aid Offers from Colleges
A financial aid offer is a useful starting point for projecting yearly costs, but parents and students need to do some additional planning.
Income Share Agreements Won’t Fix the Student Loan Crisis
Income share agreements are appealing for many different reasons. However, ISAs are the not answer to the student loan crisis.
How Does A Variable-Rate Student Loan Work?
Lenders can’t just change a student loan interest rate whenever they want. Rates can only go up or down if an index rate moves.
Warning: All Scholarships are Not Created Equal
Scholarships are way better than student loans, but some scholarships come with some harsh strings attached.
529s and the Secure Act of 2019
Editor’s Note: The following article was written by Accredited Financial Counselor Todd Christensen. Any opinions expressed in this article are those of Mr. Christensen. If …
The Future of Student Loans: Predictions on Forgiveness, Free Tuition and Repayment Plans
After nearly a decade of closely watching student loan news and developments, I think some changes are on the horizon.
Tuition is Nearly Free for Most Families at These No-Loan Colleges
Many top colleges have “no loan” policies, meaning scholarships and grants eliminate the need for student debt.
Things to Know Before Borrowing Private Student Loans
Private student loans might seem essential to pay for school, but borrowers should understand the risks before signing up.