College & Education
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If you’re struggling to land a job on campus or in your college’s town, don’t fret. There are plenty of online job opportunities for college students that have a variety of benefits over traditional student jobs. Here are eight online jobs to consider as a college student.
Sallie Mae’s student loans have something for just about every student, though terms and rates vary for undergraduate, graduate, and vocational students. Overall, Sallie Mae’s private student loan products make up a strong but imperfect lineup. Before you sign, find out if they’re right for you.
Student loans are one of the most significant debt burdens Americans face, and for many Americans, that debt has become unmanageable. But defaulting on student loans can have dire consequences. An income-driven repayment plan can help — and for some, even lead to loan forgiveness.
With college costs on the rise, parents and students may be wondering how much they need to save. The amount depends on a variety of factors: the parents’ budget, school costs, and where the student wants to attend school. Learn more about savings methods like 529s and how much you should be saving.
Roughly 7 in 10 college students graduate with student loan debt averaging around $30,000. If you want to dodge that bullet, follow these education strategies before you enroll, during your college years, and after earning your college degree to reduce or avoid student loan debt entirely.
If you’re heading to graduate school, you may already feel like a student loan pro if you’re familiar with undergrad loans. But there are some key differences between graduate and undergraduate loans for both federal and private student loans. This is what you need to know.
Some borrowers feel the pinch of monthly student loan payments, but they’re able to manage them. For other borrowers, their debt is so large and their income so low it may be a significant struggle to afford their monthly payments while still covering necessities like food and housing. For these borrowers, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans
Employees are your company’s most important asset, and a tuition reimbursement program is an employee perk that shows you’re invested in their long-term success. Read on to learn the benefits of offering an employer tuition reimbursement program and some common eligibility conditions you can set.
Before committing to a traditional four-year college program, many high school graduates consider taking a gap year. Find out why you might consider a gap year, the risks of doing so, and a list of questions to ask yourself to help decide whether taking a year away from school is right for you.
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who’ve graduated with student loan debt, you’re likely making multiple loan payments. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by so many monthly payments. That’s where student loan consolidation comes in. But how do you do it, and what are your options?
If you’re going to grad school, you probably have student loan debt left over from your undergrad degree. Ignoring it could be costly thanks to accruing interest and capitalization effects. Deciding on a plan to tackle this debt before heading back to school will help you save in the long run.
Overwhelming student loan debt is a serious financial drag. One little-discussed strategy is appropriate for millions of private student loan borrowers with good credit: a low-interest credit card balance transfer. Learn how to use low-interest credit cards to reduce or eliminate your student debt.