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How Do You Defer Enrollment In College?

How Do You Defer Enrollment In College?

To defer enrollment in college after you've been accepted, you can work with your college’s admissions office to complete its formal deferment proces…

Best Places To Sell Your Used Textbooks Online

Best Places To Sell Your Used Textbooks Online

We break down exactly how to resell your textbooks when you finish your college classes, and the best places to make the most money. The post Best Pl…

U.S. National Debt Reaches Record $37 Trillion

U.S. National Debt Reaches Record $37 Trillion

The U.S. hits a $37 trillion debt milestone, driven by pandemic borrowing and new legislation that adds trillions more. The post U.S. National Debt R…

How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents

How To Fill Out The FAFSA For Divorced Parents

Find out how to fill out the FAFSA for divorced parents, based on the new rules that recently went into effect for FAFSA Simplification. The post How…

NY Attorney General Sues Zelle Over $1B In Alleged Fraud

NY Attorney General Sues Zelle Over $1B In Alleged Fraud

NY Attorney General sues Zelle operator over $1B in alleged scam losses, seeking restitution and stronger fraud protections. The post NY Attorney Gen…

5 Side Hustles To Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster

5 Side Hustles To Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster

Learn how online tutoring, pet care, and other side jobs can speed up your student loan payoff. The post 5 Side Hustles To Pay Off Your Student Loans…

What To Do If You Can’t Get A Student Loan For College

What To Do If You Can’t Get A Student Loan For College

Denied student loans? Learn your options for paying for college when federal, PLUS, and private loans aren’t available. The post What To Do If You Ca…

What Is Demonstrated Interest For College Admissions?

What Is Demonstrated Interest For College Admissions?

Demonstrated interest refers to the ways a student indicates interest in a specific school. Find out why its so important to college admissions offic…

State Based Non-Profit Student Loan Lenders

State Based Non-Profit Student Loan Lenders

Private non-profit student loan providers offer lower interest rates and fees. But where can you find them? Here are the state non-profit student loa…

Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?

Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?

We tested ChatGPT, Grok, Perplexity, Copilot, and Gemini to see which gave the best student loan recommendations in 2025 — and what they missed. The …


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Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo

Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo

The week began with anticipation for the August 4 court status report in the lawsuit over the SAVE repayment plan. Borrowers hoping for clarity …

Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?

Which AI Tool Gives The Best Student Loan Recommendations?

When families weigh their options for paying for college, the question “What’s the best student loan?” seems straightforward. But as we learned after…

Who Gets Merit Based Scholarships At Private Colleges?

Who Gets Merit Based Scholarships At Private Colleges?

Wondering which students and families actually get merit-based scholarships and grants at private colleges? We have the data.Parents of col…

Student Loan Forgiveness Due To Disability: What To Know

Student Loan Forgiveness Due To Disability: What To Know

When your student loans are discharged due to disability, you may be limited in whether you can work or go to school for a period of t…

Must-Ask Questions About College Costs: Protecting Your Investment

Must-Ask Questions About College Costs: Protecting Your Investment

Paying for college isn’t just about covering tuition. It’s about understanding what happens when life takes a turn and what protections exist if it d…

Which Payments And Periods Count For PSLF?

Which Payments And Periods Count For PSLF?

After years of payments, pauses, and paperwork, many public service workers are confused on what payments and time periods may count for Public …

Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big

Common Dorm Room Disasters That Could Cost You Big

College move-in day is filled with excitement, but new students often learn quickly that shared living spaces come with unexpected risks. And if you’…

Quick Update On What's Happening With Student Loans

Quick Update On What's Happening With Student Loans

Robert was on MoneyLife with Chuck Jaffe this week talking about the current status of student loans. Tune in to hear Robert's thoughts on what's goi…

How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)

How To Legally Reduce Your IDR Payment (And Avoid Fraud)

Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans provide affordable monthly student loan payments by basing the payments on a portion of the borrower’s discr…

Can You Appeal A Financial Aid Award After Admissions?

Can You Appeal A Financial Aid Award After Admissions?

Many families assume that once a student accepts admission to a college, the financial aid offer is final. In most cases, that’s true. Schools often …


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