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Is tuition insurance worth it?
Look into your school’s leave policies before signing up for insurance.
2 min read Jul 06, 2023 -
What to do if you didn’t get enough financial aid
From part-time jobs to payment plans, there are ways to pay for college without aid.
3 min read Jul 06, 2023 -
Best lenders to refinance parent PLUS loans
Typically either you or your child can take out the new private loan.
5 min read Sep 25, 2023 -
Student loan refinancing vs. consolidation: What’s the difference?
Refinancing versus consolidation depends on the type of loan you have.
4 min read Jun 29, 2023 -
What Great Lakes Educational Loan Services borrowers need to know
Your student loan servicer is responsible for helping you manage repayment.
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Do student loans affect your credit score?
As with other debts, student loans can have both good and bad credit impacts.
4 min read Jun 29, 2023 -
How does Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) work?
Here’s how to determine if Revised Pay As You Earn is right for your student loans.
5 min read Aug 21, 2023 -
The ultimate guide to federal student loans
Before you apply for federal student loans, make sure you understand your options.
6 min read Jul 02, 2024 -
What happens to your financial aid when you transfer schools?
Take steps ensure a seamless transition from one college to another.
4 min read Jun 29, 2023 -
What happened with the $5.8 billion in federal student loan forgiveness for former Corinthian Colleges students
This marks the largest student loan discharge made by the Education Department.
2 min read Jun 29, 2023