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What You Need to Know About Private Student Loans
When most people hear “student loans,” they’re thinking of federal student loans that are issued by the Department of Education and managed by a variety of loan servicers. But in addition to the...
How Do I Pay My Student Loans When Living Abroad?
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Living and working outside the United States is an exciting way to see the world and experience other cultures. For United States citizens in the process of paying back federal student loans, it can p...
Getting Started with Student Loan Repayment
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For student loan borrowers, getting started with student loan repayment can be a daunting task. It is even more challenging if they haven’t been keeping up with their loan details throughout the bor...
The Consequences of Student Loan Default
Allowing student loans to go into default can have serious financial consequences that can affect your credit for years to come. Here's what you need to know: Direct Federal Student Loans are i...
What is Student Loan Rehabilitation (And When Do You Need It)?
Having student loans go into default can be confusing and overwhelming. And the financial consequences can be serious if the loan holder doesn’t take action to remedy the situation. Direct Federa...
What to Do If You Default on Your Student Loans
With student loan debt now totaling $1.3 trillion in the United States, the student loan crisis has reached a fever pitch and now affects more than 40 million Americans. To compound the crisis, the Co...
Do You Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
If you’re like most recent college graduates, you’re probably making payments on student loan debt. But did you know there’s a special program especially for people who work in public interest...
Tips for Borrowing Student Loans Wisely
College tuition is rising nationwide – and student loan debt is following at record rates. If you’re considering a student loan, ask yourself a few hard questions first. A realistic approach, comb...
Student Loan Borrowers: Do You Have an FSA ID?
You may have noticed federal student aid websites now ask you to provide an FSA ID in order to apply for student aid, access information about existing student loans, complete entrance and exit counse...
What You Need to Know Before Borrowing Money for College
A weak economy and rising tuition costs have forced student loan debt levels into the spotlight. People from all walks of life and backgrounds struggle with payments. In fact, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reports student loan debt has even surpassed credit card debt in America. If you need a loan to pay for college, b...