With college acceptances in hand, now comes the hard part: understanding your financial aidoffers. These letters are notorious for being laden with jargon that differs from offer to offer, making comparison difficult. But you can learn how to interpret award letters to understand the costs and choose an affordable option. What to expect from aid offers … Continued
Students take on college debt with the best of intentions. They’ve been told that a college degree is a ticket to success. That they should pursue their dreams. That student debt is good debt. But how do smart students wind up with debt they can’t repay? Here are three reasons, plus ways to avoid these … Continued
It’s great to think big with your New Year’s resolution, like saying you’ll pay off your student loans in 2019. But a goal that big often doesn’t even make it to the end of January. Instead of letting an unrealistic resolution frustrate you, focus on a small change that moves the needle for your student … Continued