So, you’ve graduated. You’ve gotten a job, a new life, and you’re on your way. You’re paying rent, maintaining a car, buying food, clothes, and otherwise keeping yourself alive. But you still have that pesky student loan. Here are three things every student graduating with student loans should do: […]
The Discover Private Student Loan is a great private student loan offer for undergraduate and graduate students. The Discover Private Student Loan offers fixed and variable interest rates. There are a variety of loan options for students enrolled in specific graduate programs, such as Law, Business and Medical. Discover Private Student Loan: Fixed interest rates from 6.79% to 9.99%. Variable interest rates from 3.25% to 8.25%. Minimum borrowing limit is $1,000. Maximum borrowing limit is 100% of students Cost of Attendance. […]
With the cost of college going up every year all that money your parents saved for your education is far from enough, and not everyone can afford college out of pocket. So then you need to turn to student loans. Now going to college and leaving the comfort of your home is scary, but now you also need to hunt down student loans. Well the website Student Loan Next Work (http://www.studentloannetwork.com/) really can help you navigate the student loan process. First Student Loan Network really breaks down financial aid and student loans. They explain everything from scholarships and grants to FAFSA. After that Student Loan Network goes into federal and private loans and really helps you see what’s affordable for you and your family. […]
There are plenty of articles about finding scholarship money, filling out the applications and what mistakes to avoid when you do that. There are far fewer sources of help, however, for understanding the application process itself and dealing with the assumptions and mindsets that lead scholarship judges to pick one certain applicant over another. Here are some tips for approaching the application process with an understanding of the human side of the equation. […]
Looking for military education grants and scholarships for yourself, your spouse, or your children to go back to school? Here is a massive list (over 100) scholarships and grants for military personnel and their families to go to school. If you know of any I didn't include please let me know. What’s the difference between a scholarship and a grant? A grant is a gift and does not have to be repaid… a Loan must be repaid…usually after you are no longer in college on at least a half time basis. […]
When you graduate and start earning income, it’s time to look at your total debt and consolidate loans if you have more than one. It may be a pain, but you will save a considerable amount of money in interest and you will be making only one payment. Much better than chipping away at four or five different loans and not eating away at the principal for years. […]
Graduate Leverage is no longer offering private student loans. Instead of offering private student loans, Graduate Leverage specializes in advisory services, helping potential borrowers find the loan program that’s right for them. Graduate Leverage offers a lot of information about various federal and private loans, and their advisory programs may help reduce the students overall loan debts and answer questions regarding their debt. […]
Nelnet (Nelnet.com) may appear to be just a student loan website, but it is so much more. Nelnet is a great resource for you through your student loan process for postgraduate and graduate education, and how to actually navigate the loan process. Yes, Nelnet offers how to find the right lender but they also offer the resources to choose the right loan, and how pay off your loans. They also help you figure out what to do if you can’t make payments and need to consolidate your loans. […]
Most college students (65% or so) have a student loan to get through their undergraduate work. It’s pretty common, and loans are easy to get. There are, however, certain loans that are better than others. Federal loans have certain rights and responsibilities that most students can live with. All in all, you can be pretty safe with them in terms of refinancing, consolidating, and extending your payment time. But you have to pay them back. It’s not a gift. […]