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Former students are always looking for ways to ease the pressure of paying back student loans, especially when there are Read More...
For-profit college student loans received in 2008 are expected to see a 46-percent default rate, which in turn is prompting Read More...
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This is the third installment of our financial myth-busting series. Below, we’ll dispel some of the most common student loan Read More...
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If you are in school, or if you have kids attending college, you know that every year the expenses associated Read More...
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College tuition is rising at an alarming rate–faster than inflation, and faster than most people’s ability to save for college. Read More...
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There’s no doubt that the rising cost of college tuition and other expenses associated with higher education is making it Read More...
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After high school, I joined the legions of graduates who went to college. I lasted one year at a traditional Read More...
The following is a guest post from MD of Studenomics. Make sure you check the blog out if you want Read More...
A large increase in tuition was padded by a big jump in federal aid offered by the government, according to Read More...
Taking out a student loan these days is not much different than creating a social network profile; virtually anyone can Read More...
Learn More About Student Loans
A student loan is a way for a person matriculating in higher education to borrow money from either the government or a private banking institution to pay for their education. Typically, as long as a student is enrolled in an accredited university and is meeting the minimum credit requirements, the repayment of the student loan is deferred until after graduation.
Those looking for a student loan with low interest rates are advised to first complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and see if they can get any loan money from the government. However, the amount of money the Feds loan is capped by congress, so additional loans through a private bank will probably be necessary.
By taking the time to compare the student loan interest rates offered by a variety of banking institutions, a student or their benefactor can help locate the best rate available to them.
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