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The Student Loan Income Based Repayment Program
In July 2009, the Department of Education began a new Income Based Repayment program for paying back federal student loans. Monthly payments will be determined by income.
How to Make Extra Money as a College Student
Need some extra money? Try house sitting, tutoring, moving furniture, cleaning houses, and finding other creative ways to supplement your income.
529 College Savings Account Plans
One of the easiest ways to save and invest money for educational expenses is through a state administered 529 college savings account plan.
Financial Aid Package Questions to Ask Colleges
When looking at prospective colleges and universities, find out as much as you can about financial aid packages, including need and merit based aid and average loan debt.
Financial Aid & Scholarship Scams
Looking for money for college? It's out there -- but unfortunately, so are financial aid scams that are looking to cash in. Here's how to avoid these ripoffs.
How to Reduce Student Loan Debt
Graduating college with thousands of dollars of debt is not the ideal way to begin your life in the working world. Here are some tips on how to graduate with less debt.
College Student Money Saving Tips
College students: need some money saving ideas to stretch your budget? Here are some tips that will make your wallet fatter.
LGBT College Scholarships
In recent years, scholarships for LGBT students have become more common. Here are some of the national awards that are available.
Scholarships for Jewish Students
Here's how to locate scholarships and other financial aid for Jewish college and university students.
College Student Loan Glossary 101
Student loan paperwork can be very confusing! To help you muddle through, here's a glossary of the basic terms you need to know.
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Looking for financial aid for your college education? Here's information about some of the many scholarships available to Hispanic American students.
Scholarships for Nursing Students
if you aspire to be a nurse, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how many college nursing scholarships are available! Here's a few of the many scholarships to check out.
Scholarships for African Americans
Here's the scoop on major grants and scholarships for African American college students.
Searching for College Scholarships
Looking for scholarship money can be time consuming, but the time you spend can translate into money for college! Here are some strategies for finding scholarships.
Federal Student Loan Consolidation
Should you consolidate your federal student loans? Here are some advantages and disadvantages to consolidation.
Weird Unknown College Scholarships
Here's some unique, unusual, and downright weird scholarships that you might encounter in your college scholarship search.