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Releasing your co-signer from your loan
I recently released my co-signer (my dad) from the burden of being responsible for my student loan payments. A co-signer is responsible for the payment of a student loan if the student who ‘owned the loan’ was unable to make payments, and deferment or forbearance wasn’t an option.
Continue reading...Free Financial Aid Webinars for Students
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Great Lakes is a student loan servicer that is providing free webinars to students on financial literacy topics.
Continue reading...5 Creative Ways to Repay Your Student Loans
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Student loan repayment is a constant struggle for many students and grads. That's why we're bringing you some creative solutions to solve your financial woes.
Continue reading...Should All Student Loans be Forgiven?
Friday, September 23, 2011
Robert Applebaum has an innovative idea, one that has been gaining popularity nationwide since 2009. What if, to boost the economy, we forgive student loans?
Continue reading...Poll Results: Student Loan Debt
Monday, May 16, 2011
It's awesome, albeit surprising, to see the number of students graduating debt free- conGRADulations! For everyone else, loan repayment might be a growing concern as that 6 month date draws nearer. If you're concerned about making payments for whatever reason, there are some steps you can take to either lower or postpone your repayment.
Continue reading...How to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering you don't need to pay back your federal Stafford, PLUS and Perkins loans. For many Americans, that dream is a reality, thanks to a number of programs that allow you to have some, if not all, of your loans forgiven.
Continue reading...The Pro and Con of Early Stafford Loan Repayment
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
You might considering early repayment of your Stafford loans.
Continue reading...Federal Aid for Students “Without Need”
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
In my experience as a former college student, and seeing the individual cases of friends and peers going through the financial aid process, I saw that in some cases, the FAFSA doesn’t always tell a clear picture of a student’s financial situation. Often, parents’ income will dilute the amount of aid that a student would
Continue reading...Life After Undergrad: Medical School Edition
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Medical school is grueling and demanding, and certainly not cheap. So how can you get student loans you need for the white coat and stethoscope - without breaking the bank? Here's how.
Continue reading...Ways to Save on Private Student Loan Repayment
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
When it comes to private student loans, one tense topic among students and parents is, “how are you going to pay for it?” Between often needing a cosigner and qualifying for a relatively high interest rate, there are a lot of considerations that go into choosing a private student loan that are not necessarily present
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012
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