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6 Ways to Be a Wise Borrower
Tips include minimizing borrowing, borrowing Federal Direct Student Loans first, understanding how loans work, assessing loan affordability, getting advice from trusted resources, and being aware of timing. …
By Jonathan Sparling    |
Admissions
Planning for College with First-Gen Students
Three first-generation college students share how they chose a college, what they're most looking forward to in college, and advice for other first-generation college students. …
Admissions College Decision Applying to College
By Ajea Stupart    |
ABLE
Financial Guidance on ABLE Accounts
Learn about real-life examples of the use of ABLE accounts, the biggest benefits of ABLE accounts, the benefits of having both a special needs trust and an ABLE account, and how trusts can make contributions to ABLE. …
ABLE Attainable Saving for Disability Expenses
By Mary Rubenis    |
Paying for College
5 Key Terms to Know about Student Loans
Terms include Interest Rate, Annual Percentage Rate (APR), Repayment Term, Application and Solicitation Disclosure, and Co-Borrower. …
Paying for College Student Loans College Financing
By Jonathan Sparling    |
Admissions
Consider JROTC Even If You Don't Plan on Military
Learn about JROTC, how it got started, what kinds of classes students take in the program, and how the skills you learn can assist you even if you don't plan on joining the military. …
Admissions JROTC
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Admissions
Using Social Media to Research and Connect with Colleges
Social media can be great for research, connecting with admitted students, and getting an authentic glimpse of campus life, but it's important to consider privacy and appropriateness as well. …
Admissions College Search Applying to College
By Sara Calvert-Kubrom    |
College Savings
Saving for College in Uncertain Times
We explain why it is still important to save for college if you have the ability to do so, how the market has reacted in the past to similar situations, and other ways to save for college that are not subject to market fluctuation. …
U.Plan College Savings College Savings Account U.Fund Saving for College 529 College Savings Plans
By Jonathan Hughes    |
Admissions
How to Research Colleges Online from Home
Tips including asking questions about the school, such as how many students make it to graduation and how many other students are in the major you are interested in, and understanding the truth on college myths, such as needing to decide on a major before getting to college. …
College Admissions Campus Visit Applying to College College Decision
By Dr. Tim Poynton, Richard Lapan    |
Repayment
How to Refinance Student Loans
Tips include researching the benefits, understanding your loans, deciding on a fixed or variable interest rate, comparing lenders, and preparing your documents. …
Repayment Refinance MEFA REFI
By Lauren Danz    |
Admissions
Perspectives on IEPs and College Admissions
Learn if you have to disclose that your student is on an IEP, if it's a good idea to tell a college during the admissions process that your student is on an IEP, when you should let a college know about an IEP, and how to learn about support for students with IEPs. …
College Admissions Applying to College IEP
By Jonathan Hughes    |