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Education can be a crucial, but expensive part of your future. Discover how to make paying for school more manageable.
Education can be a crucial, but expensive part of your future. Discover how to make paying for school more manageable.
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If you have a future college student, consider asking relatives to contribute to a 529 plan instead of buying birthday or holiday gifts.
Get ahead of the job market: 8 ideas to make your college tuition pay off
Using these 8 strategies while you’re still in school can help get the attention of employers when you graduate.
5 ways to pay off your student loans faster
Tackle student loan debt and make way for your next priorities with these tactics.
Estimating your child's cost of college
Watch videoSeeking financial aid? What you need to know about the FAFSA
Nearly every U.S. college and university uses one financial aid form. Here are 6 key things you need to know before you fill it out.
How much to save for college: 4 common questions
Looking to kick-start your college savings plan? Get answers to common questions such as how much to save for college and when to start saving.
Consolidating student loans
Watch videoTerms to know when you take out student loans
Student loan statements can be full of unfamiliar vocabulary. Understanding the terminology can help you get a better handle on repaying them.
10 personal finance tips for your college student
For teens, college is a threshold of independence. Help your college freshman reach for financial success in 10 steps.
3 repayment options for federal student loans
Delaying student loan repayment with deferment or forbearance
Watch videoHow to get the most from the GI Bill
How to get an early start in planning for college
College planning takes lots of preparation. These timetables can help you and your child begin to plan for the college years ahead.
5 things you may not know about 529 college savings plans
A Section 529 college savings plan can be a great tax-advantaged way to save for an education, and it may offer surprising financial flexibility. Here are 5 potential ways to benefit from 529 plans.
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There are different kinds of federal loans. Know the difference between Perkins, PLUS loans, and others.
Did you know?
If you have the option of subsidized federal loans, it will cost you less over time than unsubsidized loans.
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