Hey guys and gals – this is a friendly reminder that you likely have a week or two left to file your FAFSA to receive maximum aid from both the government and your chosen school. For a more accurate date, head over to your school’s financial a

At first glance, taking out an unsubsidized Stafford loan might not seem like such a great idea. Unlike subsidized loans, interest begins to accrue right away, meaning it costs more in the long run. But in some cases, going the unsubsidized route can be u

"Peer-to-peer lending company, Prosper Marketplace, has hinted that it may build a peer-to-peer lending product targeted specifically at student loans, following in the footsteps of Fynanz and People Capital," Lending Socially reports. "During a recent in

Filling out your FAFSA form at the time same time as your taxes? Whether or not you file as an independent is not necessarily the same as you might file on your taxes.

"A new report detailing how a group of HBCU's successfully and dramatically reduced student-loan default rates offers an important lesson about incentives and public accountability," writes Kevin Carey in the Chronicle of Higher Education. "In short, coll

Often times, you see words or phrases on student credit card offers that may not make a lot of sense or seem misleading. Check out the terms I’ve outlined below and discover what some of the more common snippets actually mean: cash advance –

"Sens. Tom Carper and Ted Kaufman want to change student-loan reform legislation to help protect about 1,000 jobs," Delaware Online reports. "Carper and Kaufman, both Delaware Democrats, wrote to leaders of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor

Shakespeare aside, figuring out if student loan consolidation is right for you can be a tricky question. It largely depends on your income and loan interest rates, and isn’t always the right choice for every student. Currently, both federal and priv

Finding the time to get your graduate degree is easier said than done. This can make finding graduate student loans complicated, but not impossible. Here are some of your options.

Finding the time to get your graduate degree is easier said than done. This can make finding graduate student loans complicated, but not impossible. Here are some of your options.