The summer before your freshman year in college means choosing classes, checking out your future roommate’s Instagram and figuring out how you’re going to pay the bills. Chances are you will need a loan: 2 out of 3 students have debt when they leave school, according to 2017 graduate data from the Institute for College … Continued
Grants and scholarships are the best ways to pay for college because you don’t have to repay them. But if you chose a college because it offered you the most free money, your final bill may end up bigger than you thought. More than 72% of college students ages 18 and younger received scholarships, grants … Continued
Little is free when it comes to student loans. But some private lenders offer complimentary benefits like career coaching and academic help. While federal student loans don’t have those features, they do offer programs like income-driven repayment and loan forgiveness. Private student loans lack these benefits, and you’ll lose access to them if you refinance … Continued