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Thinking about going to grad school, but not sure how to pay for it? Graduate programs can be incredibly enriching and awarding, leading to improved education, qualifications, and in many cases, boosted lifetime earnings. Those hoping to pursue research or teaching positions may just be taking a step toward their ultimate goal of achieving a …

The world of student loans can be incredibly confusing even for the savviest borrower. The terms of your loan are probably a bit intimidating. Additionally, the student loan terminology used to describe your loans–the actual words–feels a bit daunting. We made this simple student loan terminology guide to help you understand relevant terms when it …

Today, Neil Sader, a Kansas City-based bankruptcy lawyer took to Reddit to do an Ask Me Anything (AMA) about bankruptcy and student loan debt. “Student loans are killing millennials and the middle class,” wrote Sader in his post title. In the thread, many current and former college students asked questions related to student loans and …

Student loans can be a necessary evil when it comes to financing the cost of a college education. Most students graduate with some level of student loan debt. But, loans don’t have to be debilitating if you understand your options and choose loans that offer you fair terms and rates. Where to look for the “cheapest” …

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is one of those documents that people treat like some kind of mystic, unknown entity. Few people really feel knowledgeable about the process of completing the FAFSA, how to go about completing it, or why it the FAFSA matters. Why does the FAFSA matter for student loans? …