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Around 18 million students complete the FAFSA® annually, yet billions of dollars in federal aid go unclaimed each year.  Filling out… Read More

Dos and Don’ts for Freshmen: Navigating Your First Year with Student Loans  Congratulations on starting this exciting chapter of your… Read More

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fulfillment Fund, a Los Angeles-based organization dedicated to making college a reality for students growing up in… Read More

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ascent, a leading provider of innovative financial products and student support services that enable more students… Read More

What happens when you default on your student loans? This question may arise in the minds of many borrowers, particularly… Read More

As with all loan types, your credit score significantly impacts your eligibility for private student loans. Your credit score may… Read More

Understanding how student loan interest works and how it’s calculated can help you manage your debt more effectively–and potentially save… Read More

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first step in the application process for federal student… Read More

If you submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are anticipating a gap between your covered financial… Read More

Diving into advanced education is an exciting chapter in anyone’s life. It’s a time of personal growth, career development, and… Read More