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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 …

Funding U Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Funding U Student Loans Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Funding U is a private student loan lender that offers no-cosigner undergraduate students loans with no origination fees and 10-year terms. The post …

What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent PLUS Loan?

What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent PLUS Loan?

If you're denied a parent PLUS loan, here are the options of what you can do to pay for college. The post What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent …

Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo

Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo

SAVE borrowers still have no repayment date, while student loan complaints pile up after staffing cuts at the Education Department. The post Student …

How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan [529 Plan Distributions]

How To Pay For College With A 529 Plan [529 Plan Distributions]

Taking money out of a 529 plan is more complicated than putting money into a 529 plan. Here's how to take money out without getting penalized. The po…

27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog

27,000 Borrowers Stuck In Student Loan Complaint Backlog

Over 27,000 student loan complaints remain unresolved after Education Dept. layoffs cut ombudsman staff by two-thirds. The post 27,000 Borrowers Stuc…

Best Phone Plans For College Students In 2025

Best Phone Plans For College Students In 2025

A breakdown of the best phone plans for college students to save money in 2025, like Mint Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, and more! The post Best Phone P…

How Much Does It Cost To Rush? (Based On Real Bama Numbers)

How Much Does It Cost To Rush? (Based On Real Bama Numbers)

New Greek members at the University of Alabama, the largest U.S. Greek campus, can expect the cost to rush about $8,300 for their first year, not inc…

529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes

529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes

529 plans grew nearly 8% in Q2 2025, ahead of major rule changes expanding qualified expenses. The post 529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule …

FAFSA Deadline For Financial Aid In 2026
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FAFSA Deadline For Financial Aid In 2026

It's important to know the FAFSA deadlines so you can plan ahead and get financial aid in time if you need it. Here's what you need to know. The post…

ValoreBooks Review: Rent Or Buy Texbooks Online

ValoreBooks Review: Rent Or Buy Texbooks Online

Looking for a way to save money on college? ValoreBooks is an online marketplace where you can buy, rent, or sell textbooks, often at low prices. Lea…