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Webinar Registration: Student Loans – Connecting the Pieces

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Join us to learn more about the financial aid process and how to make smart decisions when taking out loans to fund your college education. Our College Counselor will cover: Smart borrowing Federal student loans Private student loans Application timeline [...]

Webinar Registration: Student Loans – Connecting the Pieces2024-03-06T14:27:32-05:00

Tax Benefits for College Students and Parents

Paying for college is an expensive venture, but did you know you can take advantage of special tax breaks just for college students and their parents? These benefits come in the form of tax credits and deductions when you file your income tax return. What’s the difference? A credit reduces [...]

Tax Benefits for College Students and Parents2024-03-04T11:19:37-05:00

Webinar Recording: Student Loan Refinancing – Steps for Successful Savings

Refinancing your student loans could help you simplify your repayment, and possibly save you money in the process. But it isn’t the right choice for everyone. Review our webinar full of information to help you understand your options for student loan refinance. Is refinancing right for you? What types [...]

Webinar Recording: Student Loan Refinancing – Steps for Successful Savings2024-03-11T15:31:26-04:00

Details of the Federal Student Loan On-Ramp and SAVE Plan

The three-year pause on federal student loan interest and payments has come to an end. Interest began accruing on September 1, 2023, and payments resumed last October. In order to ease federal student loan borrowers back into making payments, the U.S. Department of Education introduced measures to assist borrowers. One way [...]

Details of the Federal Student Loan On-Ramp and SAVE Plan2024-03-01T16:12:26-05:00

Top Credit Card Features Every College Student Should Look For

Navigating the world of credit cards and building credit responsibly as a college student may seem a little daunting at first. However, even a surface-level grasp of their basic features can make this journey much more manageable. The key elements to consider when selecting any credit card include the Annual [...]

Top Credit Card Features Every College Student Should Look For2024-02-02T16:13:25-05:00

Navigating Recent FAFSA Changes: What Students Need to Know

This article has been updated with the latest information regarding the FAFSA and 2024-2025 financial aid timeline. As college students eagerly await their financial aid offers, issues with the process began with the delayed release of this year's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). While the FAFSA is finally [...]

Navigating Recent FAFSA Changes: What Students Need to Know2024-02-01T13:24:04-05:00

Webinar Recording: Completing the New FAFSA

With changes coming to the 2024-25 FAFSA under the FAFSA Simplification Act, our College Counselor outlines everything you need to know! Learn more about: Roadmap to the simplified FAFSA Important deadlines FSA ID for students and parents How to complete the FAFSA Review the recording below or view full screen [...]

Webinar Recording: Completing the New FAFSA2024-01-17T12:48:37-05:00

New FAFSA Changes in 2024: Your Comprehensive Guide

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is used to determine financial aid eligibility for current and prospective college students. The FAFSA must be completed each year for consideration for financial aid. But before gathering the documents needed to complete the FAFSA this year, students and parents should be [...]

New FAFSA Changes in 2024: Your Comprehensive Guide2023-11-22T11:47:24-05:00

Student Loan Payments Are Resuming: Is Now a Good Time to Refinance?

Now that the pause on federal student loans has ended and interest rates have been on the rise, you may be wondering if now is a good time to refinance your student loans. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of refinancing in the current market. We’ll also [...]

Student Loan Payments Are Resuming: Is Now a Good Time to Refinance?2023-11-03T16:37:27-04:00

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Student Loans?

Many people turn to student loans to finance their higher education opportunities. But once you've taken out these loans, paying them off can be a difficult and stressful process. If you have student loans, you might feel like the unpaid balance constantly looms in the back of your mind, simultaneously [...]

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Student Loans?2024-01-04T11:07:26-05:00
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