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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
    • 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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      • Guide to Learning Disabilities Scholarships
    • Lifetime Learning Credit
      • What Is the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC)?
    • Minority Scholarships
      • Minority Scholarship Guide 2020
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      • 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)?
    • 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?
    • Interest-Free Student Loan
      • Do Interest-Free Student Loans Exist?
    • 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
    • No-Cosigner Student Loans
      • No Cosigner Student Loans: Options
      Featuredpost

      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
      • 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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      • Guide to Student Loan Lawsuits in 2020
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      • 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
      • 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
      • College Ave 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 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
    • 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?
      Featuredpost

      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
      Featuredpost

      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
    • 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
      • 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
      • Guess Who’s Back Home!
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      The Class of Coronavirus

      The College Finance Team
      4/10/20

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    • COVID-19
      • 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
      • View all
      Featuredpost

      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
      • View all
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      American Voters’ Perceptions of Student Loan Forgiveness

      The College Finance Team
      2/11/20

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