How Is Your SAI (Previously Expected Family Contribution or EFC) Calculated?
EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution and is a number used in the FAFSA process to help calculate your eligibility… Read More
How to Apply for Private Student Loans & What You Need
Interested in applying for private student loans? Learn more about the step-by-step process of how to apply for a private… Read More
5 Major Takeaways from the 2025-2026 FAFSA Webinar
Around 18 million students complete the FAFSA® annually, yet billions of dollars in federal aid go unclaimed each year. Filling out… Read More
What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Student Loans?
What happens when you default on your student loans? This question may arise in the minds of many borrowers, particularly… Read More
What Is the Minimum Credit Score Needed for Student Loans?
As with all loan types, your credit score significantly impacts your eligibility for private student loans. Your credit score may… Read More
How to Calculate Student Loan Interest: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding how student loan interest works and how it’s calculated can help you manage your debt more effectively–and potentially save… Read More
Why You Should File the FAFSA® as Early as Possible
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is the first step in the application process for federal student… Read More
Which Interest Rate Is Better for a Student Loan, Variable or Fixed?
If you submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and are anticipating a gap between your covered financial… Read More
Graduate PLUS Loans: Your Comprehensive Guide
Diving into advanced education is an exciting chapter in anyone’s life. It’s a time of personal growth, career development, and… Read More
What is FAFSA and how does it work?
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form current and future students need to fill out to… Read More
