So many students are having problems keeping up with payments on their private student loans after they graduate,Congress is thinking about relaxing bankruptcy laws on private student loans to allow over-burdened students a chacne to start over. Naturally, the banks … Continue reading
As students around the country contemplate financial aid offers and college attendance this fall, here’s one thing NOT to do: assume all student loans are equal. How you choose to finance your child’s college education is a big decision. Read … Continue reading
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the single most important document in determining how much and what type of financial aid students receive. But the form, informally called Fafsa, has not kept up with the changing composition of … Continue reading
If you thought getting your kid into college was the tough job, you’re wrong. Choosing the right college that’s even harder. This article from the Wall Street Journal covers the things you should know before signing the check. I particularly … Continue reading
I don’t like private student loans. The Federal government lends up to $31,000. If you haven’t saved enough to cover college costs after that, then that’s when private student loans come in. This article by Ron Lieber of the New … Continue reading
