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Athletic Scholarship
Student-Athlete Scholarships During COVID-19 (Current and Future)
Guide to Scholarships for Lesser-Known Sports
Full-Ride vs. Partial-Ride Athletic Scholarships
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Full-Ride vs. Partial-Ride Athletic Scholarships
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/25/20
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Financial Aid
How Do Bad Grades Affect Financial Aid?
6 Ways to Pay for a College Education in 2020
How COVID-19 Will Affect College Admissions and Loan Availability
What Is a Grad PLUS Loan?
Minority Scholarship Guide 2020
How to Apply for Disabled Veteran Student Loan Forgiveness
Best Engineering Scholarships in 2020
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Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid in 2020 (Amounts, Applying & More)
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/29/20
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Learning Disabilities Scholarships
Guide to Learning Disabilities Scholarships
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Guide to Learning Disabilities Scholarships
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/26/20
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Lifetime Learning Credit
What Is the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC)?
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What Is the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC)?
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/28/20
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Minority Scholarships
Minority Scholarship Guide 2020
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Minority Scholarship Guide 2020
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/26/20
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Saving for College
Everything You Need to Know About CLEP Exams
College Credit Transfer Guide (High School Credits, Community College)
How Can I Qualify for In-State Tuition?
How to Use a HELOC to Pay for College
Tax Deduction Rules for 529 Plans: What Families Need to Know
Top 6 Education Savings Accounts for College
Pros and Cons of Using Retirement to Save for College
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Paying for College Without Loans or Financial Aid: A Guide
Kristyn Pilgrim
2/26/20
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Scholarships
Guide to Community Service Scholarships 2020
Guide to Music Scholarships 2020
Guide to Culinary School Scholarships in 2020
Guide to Criminal Justice Scholarships 2020
Guide to Learning Disabilities Scholarships
Minority Scholarship Guide 2020
Guide to Scholarships for Lesser-Known Sports
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How to Find Scholarships With an Essay Portion (Current List)
Kristyn Pilgrim
3/26/20
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Tax Credit
How the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) Can Save Undergraduates Money
What Is the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC)?
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How the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC) Can Save Undergraduates Money
Kristyn Pilgrim
9/14/20
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Work-study
Guide To Federal Work-Study Jobs
Work-Study & Taxes: How It Works and Is It Taxable?
Are You Eligible for Federal Work-Study? Find Out Now
The Pros & Cons of Work-Study: Worth it or Not?
How the VA Work-Study Program Works & How to Get it
Work-Study Explained: How it Works (A Simple Guide)
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The Pros & Cons of Work-Study: Worth it or Not?
Kristyn Pilgrim
3/20/20
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Borrow
Federal Student Loans
Understanding Master Promissory Notes Before Taking a Federal Student Loan
How to Check Your Student Loan Balance
8 Jobs That Provide Loan Forgiveness (Federal or Other)
High-Risk Loans You Should Avoid
Obama Student Loan Forgiveness Guide 2020
5 Federal Student Loan Scams to Be on Lookout for in 2020
Marriage and Student Loan Debt
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Understanding Federal Student Loans: A Current Guide
Kristyn Pilgrim
12/11/19
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Grad PLUS Loan
What Is a Grad PLUS Loan?
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What Is a Grad PLUS Loan?
Kristyn Pilgrim
7/30/20
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Interest-Free Student Loan
Do Interest-Free Student Loans Exist?
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Do Interest-Free Student Loans Exist?
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/17/20
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International Student Loans
Guide for International Students Coming to a U.S. College
How to Refinance an International Student Loan
How to Get a Student Loan as an International Student
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How to Get a Student Loan as an International Student
Kristyn Pilgrim
12/12/19
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Medical Residency Relocation Loan
Guide to Medical Residency Relocation Loans
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Guide to Medical Residency Relocation Loans
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/31/20
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No-Cosigner Student Loans
No Cosigner Student Loans: Options
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No Cosigner Student Loans: Options
Kristyn Pilgrim
12/11/19
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Parent Loan
What to Do After Being Denied for a Parent PLUS Loan
Top 6 Parent Loans (With Reviews)
Parent Loans for College: How They Work & Best Providers
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Parent Loans for College: How They Work & Best Providers
Kristyn Pilgrim
11/12/19
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Personal Loans
7 Alternatives to Quick Personal Loans for College Students
How Accurate Are Sites Like Credit Karma, Credit Sesame, and Mint?
High-Risk Loans You Should Avoid
The Pros & Cons of Personal Loans for College (The Right Choice?)
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The Pros & Cons of Personal Loans for College (The Right Choice?)
Kristyn Pilgrim
12/09/19
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Private Student Loans
How to Check Your Student Loan Balance
High-Risk Loans You Should Avoid
Comparing Private Graduate Student Loans
What to Do If Your Student Loan Request Is Denied
Best Private Student Loans of 2020: Reviewed & Independently Rated
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Uncertified Student Loans
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Best Private Student Loans of 2020: Reviewed & Independently Rated
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/15/20
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Refinance Student loans
Understanding Student Repayment Interest (Calculations Behind It)
Is It Better to Pay Student Loan Debt or Save (or Invest)?
Guide to Student Loan Refinancing: Interest Rates and Best Options in 2020
The Easiest Options for Refinancing Student Loans When You Have Bad Credit
The Pros and Cons of Refinancing Student Loans (Is It Worth It?)
Refinancing Direct PLUS Loans for Parents: Interest Rates and How to Do It
Refinancing Federal Student Loans: Interest Rates and How to Do It
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Refinancing Federal Student Loans: Interest Rates and How to Do It
Kristyn Pilgrim
12/20/19
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Student Credit Cards
Bank of America Cash Rewards Credit Card for Students: Review
Chase Freedom Student Credit Card: Review
Discover it® Student Cash Back Credit Card: Review
Personal Loans and Your Credit Score: Understand the Impact
How Many Credit Cards Should a College Student Get?
Which Student Credit Cards Will Help Build Your Credit the Fastest?
The Best Credit Cards of 2020 for Students Starting From Scratch
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The Best Credit Cards of 2020 for Students Starting From Scratch
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/16/20
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Student Loan Lawsuit
Guide to Student Loan Lawsuits in 2020
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Guide to Student Loan Lawsuits in 2020
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/20/20
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Student Loan Reviews
Earnest Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
SoFi Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
The Best Banks and Credit Unions for College Students
College Ave Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
Sallie Mae Smart Option: An Independent Review
Sallie Mae Smart Option: A Review
Navient Student Loans: Are They Your Best Choice?
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The Best Student Loan Providers of 2020
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/20/20
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Student Loans
The Value of College After COVID-19
Wells Fargo Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
ElFI Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
Sixup Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
U-fi Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
Citizens Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
LendKey Private Student Loans: Pros, Cons, and Reviews
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Student Loans in 2020: Providers, Interest Rates, and Options
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/28/20
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Student Loans
6 Ways to Pay for a College Education in 2020
What Is a Grad PLUS Loan?
Student Loan Debt and Retirement Planning
How to Apply for Disabled Veteran Student Loan Forgiveness
Guide to Student Loan Lawsuits in 2020
Understanding Student Repayment Interest (Calculations Behind It)
Pros and Cons of Dave Ramsey’s Student Loan Tips
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Best Private Student Loans of 2020: Reviewed & Independently Rated
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/15/20
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Student Loans by College
Financial Aid Options for University of Holy Cross Students
Financial Aid Options for Carthage College Students
Financial Aid Options for Maine Maritime Academy Students
Financial Aid Options for Bryant University Students
Student Loans for Washington & Jefferson College Students
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Student Loans for Washington & Jefferson College Students
Kristyn Pilgrim
6/26/20
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Student Loans by State
Finding Student Loans in New York
Finding Student Loans in California
Finding Student Loans in Texas
Finding Student Loans in Florida
Student Loans in Iowa
Guide to Texas Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers & More)
Guide to Oklahoma Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers, and More)
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Guide to Texas Student Loans (Interest Rates, Providers & More)
Kristyn Pilgrim
2/25/20
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Repay
Federal Student Loan Consolidation
What Kind of Rates Will Student Loan Consolidation Get You?
How Does a Student Loan Consolidation Affect Your Credit Score?
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What Kind of Rates Will Student Loan Consolidation Get You?
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/16/20
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Federal Student Loan Repayment
Understanding Master Promissory Notes Before Taking a Federal Student Loan
Obama Student Loan Forgiveness Guide 2020
Is It Better to Pay Student Loan Debt or Save (or Invest)?
Do Student Loans Affect Buying a House?
Should I Use a HELOC to Pay Off My Student Loan?
What Is the Federal Student Loan Repayment Program?
Guide to Student Loan Consolidation: Rates, Federal vs. Private & More
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Guide to Student Loan Consolidation: Rates, Federal vs. Private & More
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/28/20
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Refinance Student Loans
Should You Use a Credit Union to Refinance Your Student Loans?
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Should You Use a Credit Union to Refinance Your Student Loans?
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/06/20
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Student Loan Debt
Student Loan Debt and Retirement Planning
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Student Loan Debt and Retirement Planning
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/27/20
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Student Loan Repayment Options
6 Ways to Pay for a College Education in 2020
Republican Party’s 2020 Presidential Election Student Policy Guide
Understanding Student Repayment Interest (Calculations Behind It)
Pros and Cons of Dave Ramsey’s Student Loan Tips
Betsy DeVos’s Student Loans Plan Explained
Obama Student Loan Forgiveness Guide 2020
Is It Better to Pay Student Loan Debt or Save (or Invest)?
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7 Creative Ways to Pay Off Student Loans
Kristyn Pilgrim
4/08/20
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Resources
Blog
What Does Test Optional Really Mean?
Perceptions of Gap Years Amid the Pandemic
Financial Aid for the 2020 Fall Semester [Survey]
The State(s) of American Financial Literacy
Gen Z Career Outlook After COVID-19
Should College Textbooks Be Free? Analyzing the Outcomes
Aspirations vs. Income
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The Class of Coronavirus
The College Finance Team
4/10/20
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COVID-19
What Would You Sacrifice for the College Experience?
How COVID-19 Will Affect College Admissions and Loan Availability
Can I Skip Student Loan Payments Because of the Coronavirus?
Coronavirus Federal and Private Student Loan Relief Programs
What If I Can’t Pay My Student Loans Because I’ve Lost My Job Due to Coronavirus?
Fall 2020 Status for Universities: The Ultimate Guide
Coronavirus, the CARES Act, and Student Loan Interest
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Coronavirus, the CARES Act, and Student Loan Interest
Kristyn Pilgrim
5/05/20
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Guides
Guide to Criminal Justice Scholarships 2020
Guide to Scholarships for Lesser-Known Sports
Pros and Cons of Dave Ramsey’s Student Loan Tips
Guide to the Most Affordable Universities
Finding Free College Textbooks: The Best Resources and Sites
Does SAT Prep Make a Statistical Difference?
Student Loans and Divorce: What Happens Afterward and How to Prepare
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How to Deduct Student Loan Interest the Right Way (2020)
Kristyn Pilgrim
2/12/20
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Politics
Thoughts on Politics and Financial Security
Republican Party’s 2020 Presidential Election Student Policy Guide
Democratic Party’s 2020 Presidential Election Student Policy Guide
American Voters’ Perceptions of Student Loan Forgiveness
Joe Biden’s Student Loan Policies: The Layperson’s Guide
Pete Buttigieg’s Student Loan Policies: The Layman’s Guide
Donald Trump’s Student Loan Policies: The Layman’s Guide
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American Voters’ Perceptions of Student Loan Forgiveness
The College Finance Team
2/11/20
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Credit Cards
Student Credit Cards
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Which Student Credit Cards Will Help Build Your Credit the Fastest?
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/16/20
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Loans
The Best Student Loan Providers of 2020
Refinance Student Loans
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The Best Student Loan Providers of 2020
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/20/20
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Scholarships
Top 8 Merit-Based Scholarships
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Finding College Scholarships: How to Get the Most Aid Possible
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/30/20
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The College Finance Team
9/15/20
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