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To get a parent or graduate PLUS loan, you can’t have an adverse credit history. If your PLUS loan application is denied based on the credit check results, don’t lose hope—you still have options. Find out how to get the money you need for school.
This article will summarize how to use the PSLF Help Tool so that you’re in and out with minimal hassle. We’ll cover help tool basics, how to find your employer in our database, and more.
With more than 5,600 colleges and career schools participating in federal student aid, it can be difficult to decide which school is right for you. That’s why the U.S. Department of Education developed College Scorecard to answer your questions about costs, graduation, debt, and lifetime earnings.
So you’ve submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form and applied to schools. How do you know what to look for when they send you financial aid offers? Understanding how to interpret what you’re committing to could save you future surprises, not to mention thousands of dollars in payments. Here’s what you need to know.
Even if you’re planning on going to college or career school after high school, you may not end up enrolling in fall classes if you suffer from “summer melt.” Take these steps now to make sure your higher education plans don’t get derailed.
Consolidation combines your federal student loans into one loan with one monthly payment, but it has both pros and cons. Find out what you need to know before you consolidate.
