Creating an FSA ID
September 21, 2024
The FSA ID (or federal student aid ID) is the login and electronic signature process that the Department of Education uses. Students, parents, and borrowers
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10 Most Common FAFSA Errors and Issues
September 20, 2024
The FAFSA season is approaching and families will begin navigating this process. Last year, the FAFSA was filled with missed deadlines and incorrect information due to
Student Aid Index (SAI) Calculation
September 19, 2024
The financial aid process can be overwhelming, and it is vital for a family to understand their Student Aid Index or SAI. The SAI was
Student Loan On-Ramp Program Is Ending: What You Need to Know
September 17, 2024
The government Student Loan On-Ramp program is ending on September 30th. This was part of the COVID National Forbearance and the Student Loan Repayment Restart.
Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Confusion: What You Need to Know
August 27, 2024
Over the past 18 months, a series of changes have been made to the student loan repayment and forgiveness programs. Some of these changes were
Parents Paying for College New Dilemma
July 1, 2024
Many parents of college-bound students are facing college tuition payments and student loan decisions in the coming months. This year’s process will see significant changes
Paying for College: Parent Plus or Private Student Loans
June 30, 2024
With the first tuition bill payment due, many parents are trying to decide how to fund their child’s education. Should they use a Direct Federal Parent
Paying For Graduate School Ultimate Guide
June 29, 2024
Today, many more careers require advanced educational degrees. Paying for graduate school is becoming more of a norm for students. The fear of this additional
Student Loan Repayment
Parent PLUS Loan Double Consolidation Is Expiring
If you are a parent with Federal Direct Parent PLUS loans, you should be aware of an upcoming deadline. The program called the Double Consolidation for
November 1, 2024
Student Loan Repayment
Save Repayment Update
On October 24, the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard an argument related to the current SAVE Repayment halt. This halt started in late
October 27, 2024
Paying For College
10 Reasons to fill out the FAFSA
As the college application and financial aid season approaches, more families are concerned about how they will pay for their child’s education. Filling out the
September 21, 2024
Financial Aid
FAFSA Launch Timetable for 2024
As students, parents, and colleges anticipate the upcoming financial aid season, many hope not to repeat the same FAFSA season as last year. It was full of
September 21, 2024
Financial Aid
Creating an FSA ID
The FSA ID (or federal student aid ID) is the login and electronic signature process that the Department of Education uses. Students, parents, and borrowers
September 21, 2024
Financial Aid
10 Most Common FAFSA Errors and Issues
The FAFSA season is approaching and families will begin navigating this process. Last year, the FAFSA was filled with missed deadlines and incorrect information due to
September 20, 2024
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