What is satisfactory academic progress?
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Jan 22, 2025
Dori Zinn
Contributor, Personal Finance
Dori Zinn is a contributor to Bankrate covering personal finance, personal loans, student loans, student financial aid and investing, among other topics. Since graduating college in a recession, she has covered various parts of the personal finance space, including banking, budgeting, investing and real estate, for more than a decade. She has also contributed to CNET and has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo and other outlets. She loves teaching people about money.
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What is a student loan grace period?
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Why you’ll probably need more than Social Security to retire
Social Security is meant to replace only part of your income when you stop working.
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This 1 move could shrink your Social Security check by up to 30%
Drawing Social Security before your full retirement age can impact how much you get.
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Need-based financial aid
You’ll have to fill out the FAFSA to see your options.
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The ultimate guide to federal student loans
Before you apply for federal student loans, make sure you understand your options.
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Guide to college scholarships and grants
There are many ways to get free money to finance your college education.
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