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Most student loans will require a cosigner to be approved, but selecting the right cosigner is important
student loans

What Makes a Good Cosigner? 5 Important Qualities

A good cosigner for a student loan generally has good to great credit, a steady employment history, and sufficient income. In addition, most lenders will require that they be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Depending on the type of student loan you take out, you may or may not need a cosigner. If you find …
Switching careers can be scary--but you can avoid these mistakes.
majors & industries

Majors and Industries with the Highest Starting Salaries

When you’ve paid thousands of dollars toward your college education, it’s only natural to want to know which majors pay the highest starting salaries. The higher your starting salary, the sooner you begin earning income, the sooner you’ll be able to start paying off those student loans. Before discussing which degrees promise the highest starting salaries, we’d …
Here's our guide to internships that will help you understand internships better
careers & internships

The Ultimate Guide To Internships

You know that doing an internship offers several benefits but maybe you are not sure exactly what they are or how to find some good opportunities and what happens during an internship. This guide to internships covers these important points. Why You Should Consider Doing An Internship Gives You a Feel for Your Field The …
Man and woman shaking hands during Penn State Fall Career Days Fair.
majors & industries

6 Potential Career Paths for Business Majors

Business is a common popular undergraduate major. A lot of different majors and interest areas fall under the umbrella of business, allowing for a diverse group of students to study it. Business doesn’t only mean contracts and negotiations—it means working together with others toward a common goal. Here are some jobs that business majors can …
A pink highlighter and check marks on a piece of paper.
college admissions

Your Summer-Before-College Prep Checklist

After weeks of waiting, you’ve received your college acceptance letter, decided where you are going to attend, and finally have a clear picture of where you are going to be studying. Now begins the next phase of preparing for a brand new journey as an independent college student. Summer is a great time to prepare …
After you graduate from college, you may have a student loan grace period before you start paying back your loans
student loans

What is a Student Loan Grace Period?

A student loan grace period is a set period of time before you must start repayments on your student loans. This grace period begins after you graduate, drop below half-time enrollment, or leave school and the time-frame can vary depending on the type of loan and the lender. Although you don’t have to make payments …
Bookshelf and a word "History" above it.
majors & industries

Potential Career Paths for History Majors

History is a diverse and exciting major that explores topics ranging from art and architecture to politics through the ages. Potential careers for history majors are just as diverse and exciting. Museums, libraries, schools, publications, and even federal and state governments hire people with a history degree. History is an exciting major that explores a …
Create an effective study plan with these tips
tips tools & advice

How to Create An Effective Study Plan

It always pays to take time to create an effective study plan. It will help you ace the exams without letting the stress get to you. Try some of these tips to help create, and stick to, an effective study plan. Start Early Waiting till the last minute to start studying is the biggest mistake …

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