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What Are My Chances Of Getting That Student Loan: Credit Criteria

By admin|2013-02-20T13:06:48-05:00August 29th, 2013|Bankruptcy|

With so many lending companies out there competing for your business, it's easy to fall into a false sense of security about the requirements of getting a loan. Frequently prospective students are inundated with advertisements of money that sound like they’re giving it away for free. If only this were true! Loan candidates should always remember that with few exceptions (like some federal loans); even the least restrictive program will look at that same set of credit criteria for student loans. […]

Romance while you still have student loans?

By admin|2013-04-23T13:49:21-05:00August 27th, 2013|Default|

Everyone needs someone to love, even when you’re broke! Seriously, people must ask themselves, can I have a relationship while having student loans? I know it sounds crazy but it’s a valid question for so many different reasons. Hopefully by the end of this writing, you can make a good decision on your personal situation. […]

Student Loan News – August 23, 2013

By Tuhin Jubayed|2013-08-23T06:21:32-05:00August 23rd, 2013|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday August 23, 2013 Student Loan News: 1. Student loan financial burdens pervasive: Attending college isn't cheap, and, for many students it's a major financial challenge. The good news is that loans are available. The bad news is that they might create huge financial burdens later in life for the people who take advantage of them. […]

Types Of Federal Student Loans

By admin|2013-02-20T12:25:04-05:00August 22nd, 2013|Pay Off Student Loans|

Most people thinking about enrolling in higher education these days weren't even born when Federal Financial Aid Programs were instituted! In fact, their parents were probably not even around yet! But Federal Student Loans are a huge part of our nation’s history of higher education, and one of the big reasons the American economy was able to enjoy such a boom after World War II. The GI Bill (Serviceman’s Readjustment Act) was implemented in 1944 to provide opportunities for Veteran’s to pursue education and training – not just to increase the number of competent employees but to later respond to the Soviet Union’s space program and the need for scientists and people with technical expertise. […]

3 Things Your Financial Aid Advisor Isn’t Telling You

By admin|2013-04-23T12:44:08-05:00August 20th, 2013|Refinance|

Every college in the nation has a financial aid department with people ready and willing to assist. They help guide students and their parents through the process of filling out paperwork and such. Although they do provide much information, financial aid advisors may be missing some crucial bits of info that may cause adverse effects on a student’s post college life. I’ve detailed 3 glaring examples of places where financial advisors may be lacking. […]

How To Get a Car Loan While You Have Student Loans (2 options – RoadLoans.com or local dealer)

By admin|2013-04-28T14:14:25-05:00August 19th, 2013|Weekly Resources|

Sometimes it is not easily possible to have a car loan when you already have a student loan. Traditionally, banks would not be willing to give loans to college students. The reason is obvious- the payment of the loan from a college student can be an uncertain thing, as college students may not have permanently reliable and big sources of credit or income. […]

Student Loan News – August 16, 2013

By Tuhin Jubayed|2013-08-15T00:45:29-05:00August 16th, 2013|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday August 16, 2013 Student Loan News: 1. Obama Signs Student Loan Deal: President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a measure restoring lower interest rates for student loans, pledging the hard-fought compromise would be just the first step in a broader, concerted fight to rein in the costs of a college education. Encircled by lawmakers from both parties in the Oval Office, Obama praised Democrats and Republicans alike for agreeing finally on what he called a sensible, reasonable approach to student loans even as he cautioned that “our job is not done.” […]

Bridging The Gap: Grad Plus Loan

By admin|2013-02-20T11:44:11-05:00August 15th, 2013|Grants|

If you're researching a Grad PLUS Loan (Graduate Student PLUS Loan), chances are you know the major change that occurred recently: students themselves are now eligible for the loan which previously was available only to parents of undergraduate students. The Grad PLUS Loan helps to bridge the gap between financial aid awarded to a student and outstanding costs of attendance he or she might have. Though it's available directly to the student borrower now, it's only awarded to graduate and professional school students. […]

5 things your bank isn’t telling you about student loans

By admin|2013-04-23T13:07:40-05:00August 13th, 2013|Refinance|

Banks are a great resource to visit for information regarding school loans. Unfortunately, banks are also where many sales occur. In theory, banks make plenty of money from student loans. Banks need the students to continue taking loans because that’s one of their major financial instruments. Therefore, certain information you will not be told when consulting with your bank in regards to loans. Read below for 5 distinct examples. […]

How to Use SavvyMoney.com to Pay off Student Loans Faster?

By admin|2013-05-08T10:06:07-05:00August 12th, 2013|Pay Off Student Loans|

What is Savvymoney.com? Savvymoney.com is a website created to help you in get rid of your debts. This website offers its users with various tools and calculators. You can use these tools and calculators to make a debt plan that will help you become debt free […]

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