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Everything you need to know about the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund
HEERF was created in response to the pandemic, but funds are running out.
3 min read Jul 21, 2023 -
What to know about student loan fees
You can avoid some fees, but others are standard across the board.
3 min read Jul 21, 2023 -
Should you be refinancing your student loans now?
Student loan relief lasts through Aug. 31, but some borrowers may want to refinance.
3 min read Jul 21, 2023 -
How to calculate your discretionary income for income-driven repayment plans
If your discretionary income is low, you could pay $0 on your federal student loans.
3 min read Jul 21, 2023 -
Best lenders to refinance student loans with a co-signer
Refinancing with a co-signer could help you get a lower interest rate.
4 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
How to pay for college
These 10 tips can make higher education more affordable.
6 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
The complete history of student loans
From the 1940s to now, student loans have evolved substantially.
5 min read Jul 19, 2023 -
Thousands of borrowers to receive automatic student loan forgiveness thanks to changes to income driven repayment
The U.S. Department of Education released news that many borrowers will receive notification that their loans will be discharged.
2 min read Jul 17, 2023 -
8 best scholarships for LGBTQ students
Hundreds of scholarships are available online and through local organizations.
5 min read Jul 17, 2023 -
College Ave vs. SoFi student loans
College Ave and SoFi are two popular student loan lenders, and for good reason.
4 min read Jul 14, 2023