Paying for college usually involves a patchwork of money sources. You might receive funds from grants or college scholarships. The student might participate in a federal work-study program or work part-time in an off-campus job. The family might have a 529 Savings Plan, or relatives...
You hear so much about the negative side of debt that it could sometimes seem like the situation is hopeless. How can you expect to train your children in smart money management techniques when student loan debt is rampant, huge corporations file bankruptcy, and everyone...
One way to help pay for the costs associated with attending college is to have the student work. This could be during the summer vacation or study breaks during the year, or students might find a part-time job off-campus that wraps around their class schedule....
Recent college graduates certainly don’t want to think about repaying their student loans during summer months, but think about them they must. Most loans have a six month grace period before repayment begins, which may seem like a long time, but it can fly by...
It feels like student loans should be the last thing on your mind, but if you just graduated from college it’s time to start thinking about your student loan repayment options now. Don’t wait until the last minute to start finding out what your options...
The days of summer often alternate between lazing around in the sun and frenetic celebrations. For rising high school seniors the days can also be packed with college decisions, especially this year. For the first time the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will...
