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College Admissions
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How COVID-19 Will Affect College Admissions and Loan Availability
College Credit Transfer Guide (High School Credits, Community College)
Guide to the Most Affordable Universities
Does SAT Prep Make a Statistical Difference?
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College Credit Transfer Guide (High School Credits, Community College)
Kristyn Pilgrim
8/11/20
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Financial Aid
How Do Bad Grades Affect Financial Aid?
6 Ways to Pay for a College Education in 2020
Financial Aid Options for Quinnipiac University Students
Financial Aid Options in Pennsylvania
How Do I Qualify for Need-Based Financial Aid?
What Is Need-Based Financial Aid?
Top 8 Ways to Get More Financial Aid
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Ultimate Guide to Financial Aid in 2020 (Amounts, Applying & More)
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/29/20
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Saving for College
How Can I Qualify for In-State Tuition?
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
Finding Free College Textbooks: The Best Resources and Sites
What Are the Best College Savings Plans Available?
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts vs. 529 Plan: The Key Differences
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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
How COVID-19 Affects College Athlete Scouting (Alternatives If You Can’t Get a Scholarship This Season)
Student-Athlete Scholarships During COVID-19 (Current and Future)
Guide to Criminal Justice Scholarships 2020
Guide to Learning Disabilities Scholarships
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How to Find Scholarships With an Essay Portion (Current List)
Kristyn Pilgrim
3/26/20
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Borrow
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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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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Repay
Refinance Student loans
How to Refinance an International Student Loan
Guide to Student Loan Refinancing: Interest Rates and Best Options in 2020
The Easiest Options for Refinancing Student Loans When You Have Bad Credit
Should You Use a Credit Union to Refinance Your Student Loans?
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 Loan Consolidation
Guide to Student Loan Consolidation: Rates, Federal vs. Private & More
What Kind of Rates Will Student Loan Consolidation Get You?
How Does a Student Loan Consolidation Affect Your Credit Score?
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Guide to Student Loan Consolidation: Rates, Federal vs. Private & More
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/28/20
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Student Loan Repayment Options
10 Companies That Help Pay Off Employee Student Loan Debt
Average Student Loan Repayment Cost (by Degree)
Here’s How You Can Get A Student Loan Grace Period Extension
Top 12 Tips for Recent Graduates With Student Loans
Top 7 Things You Should Do While in Your Student Loan Grace Period
Will My Company Repay My Student Loans?
What Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Exist?
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7 Creative Ways to Pay Off Student Loans
Kristyn Pilgrim
4/08/20
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Private Student Loans
The Best Student Loan Providers of 2020
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The Best Student Loan Providers of 2020
Kristyn Pilgrim
1/20/20
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Refinance Student Loans
Refinance Student Loans
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Refinancing Private Student Loans: Worth It or Not?
Kristyn Pilgrim
12/19/19
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Student 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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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?
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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Politics
Thoughts on Politics and Financial Security
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
Elizabeth Warren’s Student Loan Policies: The Layperson’s Guide
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American Voters’ Perceptions of Student Loan Forgiveness
The College Finance Team
2/11/20
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