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How to Apply for Scholarships in High School in 2023
High school is the perfect time to start looking for scholarships, but if you’re not sure how to apply, check out this article for some guidance.
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How Does Student Loan Interest Work?
Understanding student loan interest rates can help you understand how much money you will spend to borrow money.
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How Much Are Student Loan Payments?
As you weigh your financial aid options, you should consider how much your potential student loan payments will amount to.
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What Are the Best Student Loans?
Generally speaking, the best student loans are the ones that cost you the least. Read more to learn about the best student loans.
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What Happens if You Default on Student Loans?
Defaulting on student loans can be devastating for your financial and personal well-being. If you're considering skipping a student loan payment or have stopped paying your student loans, you should know what can happen if you default on federal or private student loans.
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What Can a Student Loan Be Used For?
There are a variety of ways students with federal student loans can spend their student loan money. First and foremost, loan funds will be used to pay for education expenses.
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Philanthropy Ideas for College Students
If you're a college student with a little bit of extra time or money and looking for a way to give back, you can explore philanthropy on and off campus. You can volunteer at a local organization, find a philanthropic club on campus, or donate money, food, or clothing.
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What Does a College Application Look Like?
The college application can be one of the most stressful parts of high school. Read on to learn more about college applications.
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Debunking Scholarship Myths
Scholarships are a popular form of financial aid, but there are also many myths around them. Read this guide to debunk these scholarship myths.
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Can You File Bankruptcy on Student Loans?
Figuring out the best way to deal with your student loans can be difficult. Read on to learn if you can legally file bankruptcy on student loans.
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College Students Graduating With the Least Debt
It’s no secret that college in the USA leaves many in debt. However, in this guide we’ll discuss which college students are graduating with the least debt.
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How to Qualify for Financial Aid
To receive financial aid you must be enrolled in an eligible degree or certificate program. Read on to learn more about qualifying for financial aid.
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Can You Refinance a Federal Student Loan?
It's possible to refinance your student loans. Check out this guide to learn more about refinancing a federal student loan.
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How Do I Know if Student Loans Will Take My Tax Return?
If you have defaulted student loans, you may not receive a tax refund. Read more to learn how student loans may take your tax return.
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Tax Deductible Donations
Charitable contributions are one of the best ways to save money on taxes. Read on to learn more about tax deductible donations.
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How to Check Balance of Student Loans
Knowing the balance of your student loans can help you stay organized about your finances. Read on to learn how to check your student loan balance.
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Does Bankruptcy Clear Student Loans?
As you manage your finances, you may be wondering how a declaration of bankruptcy can affect your student loans. Check out this guide to learn more.
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Private College Tuition Discounts at All-Time High
College tuition is almost always most expensive at private institutions, but tuition discounts have increased. Read on to learn more.
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Economist's Career Guide
Economics is a broad discipline that can lead to a variety of career paths. To learn more, read this economist’s career guide.
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Top Skills Employers Seek in College Graduates
College graduates learn many important skills in college, but there are certain skills that employers especially seek in college graduates.
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How Long Are Student Loans Deferred?
Deferment has a big effect on how you address your student loans. Check out this guide to learn how long student loans are deferred
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How To Reduce the Cost of College
College is expensive for all students, but fortunately there are several measure you can take to reduce the cost of college.
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Are student loans tax deductible?
Deducting your student loans from your taxes could help you save a lot of money. Read on to learn if your student loans are tax deductible.
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How many people have student loans?
Currently, there are roughly 42.8 million student loan borrowers in the United States alone. Specifically, the average public university student takes out $32,000 to receive their bachelor's degree.
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How are student loan payments calculated?
By learning about how student loan payments are calculated, you can prevent potential errors in your payments, saving you time and money.
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Should I consolidate my student loans?
There are many ways you can deal with your student loans, and as you consider your options, you may be wondering if you should consolidate your student loans.
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Career guides for college students
Your college major doesn’t necessarily dictate your future job, but it can give you some direction. Check out these career guides for college students for more.
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Creating a budget for college
In addition to paying tuition, college students must also budget for expensive costs of living. Check out this guide to learn how to create a college budget.
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How is college financed?
Since students of all different economic backgrounds attend college, you may be wondering how exactly college is financed. Read this guide to find out.
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How to avoid scholarship scams
Scholarships are a great source of aid, but there are those who take advantage of people with financial need. Check out this guide to avoid scholarship scams.