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Consolidating Federal and Private Student Loans
Many students find that they require more money for college than the federal aid limits allow so they must take out loans from private sources. When it comes time to consolidate what do you do with all these loans? Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 13/07/2007 | College and University
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Federal Loan Consolidation for Teachers
The average teaching student graduates with over $18,000.00 in student loan debt. After interest is added you could be paying a total of almost $40,000.00, so it is extremely important to make sure you are getting the best deal possible with your loan consolidation. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 30/06/2007 | College and University
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Choosing a Lender for your Federal Student Loan Consolidation
There are many lenders competing to meet your federal student loan consolidation needs, all with different terms and benefits. Which one is right for you? There are a few things you should know before you sign up for any federal student loan consolidation. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 15/06/2007 | College and University
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Maximize your Education Dollar
The cost of higher education increases every year. With an increase in tuition and fees comes the need more and more financial assistance. Students and parents should understand how to maximize their education financing options. This article will discuss the steps that should be taken and the financing options that are available. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 04/06/2007 | College and University
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Accessing your Own Student Loan Information for Consolidation
As you may or may not be aware of there have been some changes to lender access of the NSLDS, the National Student Loan Database. Lenders will no longer be able to look up your loan information for you until you have committed to consolidate with them and signed an application. This will make it much harder to shop around for the best deal but it is not impossible, you just need to be prepared and gather your loan information yourself. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 25/05/2007 | College and University
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Federal Loan Consolidation for Medical Students
By the time you graduate you will most likely have at least $200,000.00 in student loan debt. After interest is added you could be paying a total of over $500,000.00, so it is extremely important to make sure you are getting the best deal possible with your loan consolidation. You will probably have both federal and private loans but for this article we will be dealing with only your federal loans. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 11/05/2007 | College and University
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Student Loan Scandal
You have probably seen news stories about the preferred lender lists that most colleges have and alleged misconduct by some lenders and financial aid officers. There have been a lot of accusations and some admissions, but what does this all mean to you? What if your school is one of the ones being investigated? Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 27/04/2007 | College and University
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What are the Pros and Cons to a Federal Student Loan Consolidation?
Should you consolidate your federal student loans? It is important to make an informed decision when considering this financial matter. Here are some things to consider when weighing your decision. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 13/04/2007 | College and University
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Federal Student Loan Consolidation
Some colleges estimate that as many as 90% of their students have received some form of financial aid. Graduation comes and you have to start thinking about paying these loans back. What is the best way to manage your loan payments? For many students it’s a federal loan consolidation. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 26/03/2007 | College and University
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Will Consolidating My Student Loans Hurt My Credit?
Many students are concerned whether consolidating their loans will affect their credit rating, and it does – in a positive way. Read
By: Matthew Kelly | 26/03/2007 | College and University