May 3 2012 - This week, many student nationwide are rejoicing in their college decisions, having just sent their deposits to their chosen colleges. Simultaneously, parents everywhere are worrying about how to pay the upcoming tuition bill. If you're one...

Financial Literacy Series: What’s behind your student loan interest rate?

Apr 12 2012 - This week I want to break down interest rates even further to help you understand why banks charge what they do and how this is determined.

Financial Literacy Series: Know your student loans

Apr 4 2012 - April is financial literacy month and this blog kicks off our financial literacy blog series! In keeping with this spirit, I wanted to break down some common student loan terms so that students and parents can be better informed about the s...

It’s almost graduation – Do you know where your student loans are?

Mar 28 2012 - With graduation right around the corner for many-a-senior, the thoughts that occupy the minds of future grads probably revolve more around finals and parties than around repaying their loans. While graduation is absolutely a time for celebr...

CFPB now taking your student loan complaints

Mar 15 2012 - If you have had any issues with your federal student loans, you may be familiar with the Federal Student Aid Ombudsman office. This office is responsible for mediating issues with your federal student loans or financial aid office. Students...

Releasing your co-signer from your loan

Jan 4 2012 - 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, a...

Contacting your Student Loan Lender

Sep 1 2011 - But if you have recently graduated college and are interested in consolidation or deferment of your student loans, you may have to contact your lender. So let's talk about how to do that.

4 Tips for a Low Private Student Loan Interest Rate

Aug 24 2011 - Plain and simple, a co-signer with a strong or even above-average credit history can make all the difference in what you are offered for a private student loan interest rate.

Three Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Private Student Loan

Aug 19 2011 - Did you know that the vast majority of private lenders offer repayment incentives such as interest rate reductions?

Private Student Loans Available with No Origination Fees

Jul 1 2011 - We are pleased to inform you that one of the major private loan lenders, PNC Bank, has announced that PNC Solution Loans are now available with no origination fees. Borrowers can also take advantage of a 0.50% interest rate reduction for us...