2024 Election Impact on Higher Ed
November 17, 2024
The 2024 election results are in, and higher education will likely change in the coming years. The question is how fast and to what extent.
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Importance of Your Student Loan Structure
November 16, 2024
Students and parents spend hours researching colleges, looking for scholarships, and trying to find the silver bullets to lower the “WHAT” they will pay for
FAFSA 2025-26 Status and Update
November 16, 2024
The Department of Education (DOE) announced this week that the beta testing is going well and that they have not seen any major errors that
SAVE Borrowers May Have an Option to Earn PSLF Credits
November 15, 2024
On Friday, November 15, 2024, the Biden Administration and the Department of Education (DOE) proposed a temporary option for borrowers affected by the SAVE injunction.
Parent PLUS Loan Double Consolidation Is Expiring
November 1, 2024
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
Save Repayment Update
October 27, 2024
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
10 Reasons to fill out the FAFSA
September 21, 2024
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
FAFSA Launch Timetable for 2024
September 21, 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
Student Loan Repayment
Better Tax Advice Can Lower Student Loan Payment
As we approach the beginning of tax season, many student loan borrowers need to be made aware of the impact of their tax filing decisions
January 21, 2025
Student Loan Repayment
Married Filing Separately with Student Loans
More married and engaged couples face a growing problem: student loan repayment. The National Loan Forbearance and On-Ramp programs helped borrowers avoid monthly payments since
January 21, 2025
Student Loan Repayment
Tax Preparers’ Role in Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness
As the tax season ramps up, tax preparers have a new opportunity to increase revenue by providing a service that can help millions of people.
January 21, 2025
Paying For College
Common Mistakes Parents Make In Their College Funding Plan
This time of the year is busy. However, for families of college-bound students, it can be more stressful. A typical conversation during holiday gatherings concerns
December 23, 2024
Paying For College
Year End College Funding and Student Loan Planning Tips
We are approaching the end of 2024, and it is a time when many people set goals for the New Year. It is a busy
December 23, 2024
Student Loan Repayment
Navigating the PAYE and ICR Option Due To the SAVE Lawsuit
On Wednesday, 12/18, the Department of Education (DOE) announced the ability to enroll in two previously closed IDR methods: Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and
December 20, 2024
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