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I refused to pay for my daughter's college and instead had her take out student loans. I didn't want to ruin my financial freedom.
Paying for my daughter's college tuition would have ruined my chances of saving for retirement. Instead, I helped pay for her ...
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Looming Pell Grant Shortfall Could Impact Students’ Ability to Cover College Costs
The need-based Pell Grant faces a looming budget shortfall. If your financial aid package isn’t what you’d hoped for, ...
These CT students will receive up to $100,000 for college. Here is how and why that is possible.
As president and CEO of the Hartford Foundation, Jay Williams knows full well that there is an issue on the minds of people across the state and the nation: the negative impact that enormous student ...
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How tuition-free college programs can backfire: More generous aid ‘can actually increase inequity,' expert says
More generous financial aid packages also attract more students, which can make it harder for lower-income students to ...
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SoFi student loan and student loan refinancing review: Low minimum rates and multiple loan terms
This flexibility means SoFi can help a wide range of students achieve their goal of getting a college degree while lowering their interest costs. Founded in 2011 as Social Finance Inc., SoFi is a ...
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Here are the 4 best parent student loans for college
Parent student loans can be useful for those who want to help their children pay for college but are unable to do so out of pocket. This type of loan requires the parent (or sometimes grandparent ...
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Should college students consider personal loans?
Personal loans and student loans can help you survive financially while in college. However, having both could be dangerous if it’s time to repay what you owe and your income is low. With ...
How are students – and their financial aid – affected by changes to the Department of Education?
A Prairie View A&M University adviser answers frequently asked questions on financial aid, loans and grant changes amid changes to the Department of Education ...