Posted on November 20, 2009The Difference Between Federal Loans and Private Student Loans
Federal or Private Student Loans, which is best? Are you planning to apply for a student loan? Maybe this article will help you find the better one for you education.
Private Student Loans Articles
Posted on November 20, 2009Bill to Tighten Regulations on Private Student Loans
Everything has become very expensive; be it food or education. It becomes very difficult to manage funds as most of the people are not highly stable with regard to finance. Individuals just need a chance to earn money and they do not leave any...
Posted on September 24, 2009Compromise Stimulus Bill Expands College Grants but Not Student Loans
After weeks of back-and-forth political jockeying over President Obama’s proposed economic stimulus package, Congress settled on a compromise bill that offers expanded federal grants and tax benefits to college students, along with funding for states...
Posted on November 2, 2008Some Clearing Up On Private Student Loans
Every single day we receive dozens of questions from students that inquire about private student loans. There seems to be a misconception about what private student loans are, that is probably due to confusing them with government loans or subsidized...
Posted on September 8, 2008'The Year of the Youth Vote': McCain and Obama Work to Attract Young Voters
Student Voters Look to Candidates for Answers to Crisis in Student Loans and College Affordability
Posted on August 30, 2008Consolidation of Private Student Loans Makes Things Simple
Student loans come in two varieties: federal student loans and private education loans. Most people have government loans because they're easier to get and generally have better terms for repayment, but many have private loans only or both private...
Posted on August 24, 2008Students Scramble to Find Student Loans as Fall Semester Draws Near
It's crunch time for college students trying to secure the money they need for the fall semester. But with lenders continuing to suspend their student loan programs — the count now stands at 131 federal loan lenders and 30 private loan lenders —...
Posted on June 15, 2008How To Consolidate Student Debt To Save Thousands: Combined Or Separated?
When you are thinking about consolidating your student debt, there is an issue that may arise and you should be prepared to make a well informed decision. Otherwise you might end up paying thousands of dollars in interests that you could have...
Posted on June 12, 2008Are there Bad Credit Student Loans? Is Approval Feasible?
People often wonder if bad credit student loans exist and if approval is feasible or there are extremely onerous requirements for approval.
Posted on April 4, 2008Get Aid In Qualifying For College Loans
Those who are not lucky enough to have their family pay for their college studies inevitably need the aid of financial institutions. Borrowing money to pay for college is very common, however, not everyone knows where to turn to in order to get...
Posted on March 7, 2008Top-Rated Online Colleges of 2008 Offer Financial Aid to Most Students
If your schedule demands flexibility, convenience and round-the-clock availability, an online college degree program might be able to accommodate you in ways that a brick-and-mortar school can't.
Posted on February 23, 2008Financial Aid 411: Know the Ground Rules for Paying for College
With college tuition prices on a steady incline that's outstripping inflation, more and more students may need to rely on financial aid to help pay for school.
Posted on February 16, 2008Saving on College Tuition
While tuition and fees have risen over the last decade at all types of colleges and universities, these costs have gone up the least at two-year schools, according to a recent report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
Posted on February 13, 2008U.S. Falls Behind Rest of World in College Degree Attainment
The United States continues to lag behind other major industrialized nations in the percentage of the population with a college degree, according to a recent series of studies released by the Making Opportunity Affordable project.
Posted on February 7, 2008Student Loan Consolidation May Get You up to 20 More Years to Pay Off Your Student Loans
If you're a former student or a college parent with any outstanding federal student loans, you may be able to get up to 20 more years to repay just by consolidating your eligible federal parent or student loans.
Posted on February 4, 2008Max Out Your Financial Aid: Get Your FAFSA Done Early
Several schools are seeing a record-breaking number of college applications this year, The New York Times reported today, with the competition for open spots more fierce than ever.
Posted on January 17, 2008Is it possible to get a Student Loan without Credit Checks?
Believe it or not, there are ways to finance college with no need to ckeck one's credit history.
Posted on November 30, 2007College Admissions: The Common Application, Rolling Admissions, and Early Admissions
You may be the type of student who's excited about the college admissions process; you enjoy writing your personal essays, you look at each form you fill out as putting you another page closer to starting a new chapter in your life.
Posted on November 2, 2007Alternative Education Loans Are Usually Needed In Addition To Federal Funding
Most of the government student loan schemes require no credit check and will provide students with significant financial assistance. These programs are however based on need and generally carry other criteria which may make it hard to qualify.
Posted on August 12, 2007Financial Aid Guide
Today being a brilliant student is not enough, there are so many educational expenses attached with a regular college degree, that it has become increasingly important for students to get either government assistance or look for a private student...