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How To Write A Financial Aid Appeal Letter
If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a financial aid appeal letter.…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
Options If You Don't Have Enough Financial Aid Or Student Loans To Pay For School
What can you do if you can't afford college? The answer is duct tape.
What? Duct tape has a lot of practical uses, such as reinforcing book bindings, …
6 months ago
There Are More Options Than You Think
One of the biggest fears families have about using a 529 plan to save for college is the dreaded 529 plan penalty.
There are many ways to save and pay…
6 months ago
5 Things Your Millionaire Neighbor Isn't Telling You
Season 1
It's currently estimated that there are about 3,000,000 millionaires in the United States today. And given that there are about 300,000,000 American…
6 months, 1 week ago
How Students Can Avoid The Full Cost of College
For many parents scrolling Facebook, the same comment keeps appearing under college-related posts: “I don’t know how we’re supposed to pay $30,000 a …
6 months, 1 week ago
Why Private Lenders May Not Replace Grad PLUS Loans
Starting in 2026, Grad PLUS loans are ending, and there will be new borrowing options for graduate and professional education. The new borrowing limi…
6 months, 1 week ago
Student Loan Delinquencies Hit New High as Borrowers Face Fresh Uncertainty
The vast majority of student loans in the United States remain effectively paused, and delinquency rates are climbing again, according to new data fr…
6 months, 1 week ago
Status Report: Student Loan IDR Backlog Still Near 800,000
The Department of Education has filed its first status report (PDF File) since the government shutdown in response to its lawsuit with the American F…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Holiday Tipping Guide 2025: Who to Tip, How Much, and What to Give
Tipping during the holidays isn’t about keeping score — it’s about showing appreciation to the people who help you all year. Whether that’s your baby…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) vs. IBR, PAYE, and SAVE
Millions of federal student loan borrowers are entering a new repayment era. After years of uncertainty (payment pauses, injunctions, administrative …
6 months, 2 weeks ago