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Scholarships for Software Engineering Majors

By Rachel KramerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Due to the rapidly increasing demand for talented software engineers across a wide range of industries, the recent uptick in the availability of scholarships for aspiring developers should hardly come as a surprise. Colleges and universities offer truly outstanding resources that make it possible for any aspiring software engineer to achieve their full professional potential …
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What Does “Co-Signing” a Loan Mean?

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
When applying for a student loan, many lenders ask students to have a co-signer for co-signing a loan. What is a co-signer? A co-signer shares the responsibility with the student to ensure timely repayments. Essentially, if the student who is taking out the loan can not—for whatever reason—repay, it’s up to the co-signer to do …
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New Year Resolution: Understand Student Loans

By Dave LandryLast updated on December 22, 2022
A new year almost always means new goals and resolutions for many students and former students. Along with getting healthier, one of the top New Year’s resolutions is to pay off debt and save money. Student loans account for a large amount of debt for many people. Getting them paid off can be an overwhelming …
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Scholarships for Tennis Players

By Morgan StaubLast updated on March 3, 2025
Over the past decade, tennis has rebounded in popularity to become one of the most played sports among students. Because of the visibility of superstars like Roger Federer and Venus & Serena Williams, tennis has become a cultural touchstone for millennials. Additionally, recent statistics show that over 1,000 NCAA colleges dole out tennis scholarships. The …
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How do I Consolidate a Loan?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Understanding various ways that you can make the college loan process easier on yourself is important knowledge to have going into school. A majority of prospective college students will need some source of financial help, and if you’re included in this chunk of the population and don’t opt to apply for scholarships, odds are you’ll …
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The Difference Between a Variable Rate and a Fixed Rate

By Allison WignallLast updated on March 6, 2025
There are a lot of questions students ask before taking loans to pay for college. For those who need a private student loan, one such consideration is: “Should I choose a fixed rate or variable interest rates”? In order to know what’s right for you, you’ll have to compare the two types of interest rates …
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financial aid

What is the Pell Grant?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on September 26, 2023
Between scholarships, federal aid, and loans there is a lot to do before heading to college in the fall, but one thing you don’t want to forget about is the Pell Grant. It’s one more reason to complete the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. But what exactly is it? What Is the …

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