When does it make sense to refinance student loans?
Wondering whether you should refinance student loans? Let’s break down the pros and cons—and talk about when it makes sense to do so.
5 ways you can save time with scholarship applications
Successful scholarship applications take time and effort. These steps can help you make your efforts as rewarding as possible.
College countdown: How to get your money in order
It’s the college countdown. And these eight steps can help set you up for financial success during your college years—and beyond.
How to navigate the what-ifs of college savings plans
In honor of 529 College Savings Day, here’s a look at how 529 college savings plans work—and what you can do when life happens and plans change.
Avoid college application scams with these tips
Scammers have their eyes on college-bound students, too. Use this handy guide to spot and avoid scams during your child’s college application process.
FAFSA: 5 tips for federal student aid applicants
The FAFSA is used to determine student financial aid eligibility. Here are five things you should know before submitting yours (or your child's).
What to do when you can’t find a job after college
The weeks since graduation are turning into months, and you haven’t landed your first "real" job after college. Now what? Here are some tips.
5 ways you can lower the cost of your tuition
Before taking out a student loan to fund your college tuition, try to lower the total cost of your education with these tips.
Take control of your student debt
When you’re drowning in student loan debt, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the repayment tunnel. U.S. households are carrying $1.34 trillion in student loans, making it the second largest category of debt, according to…
Financial tips for the non-traditional students
Fresh-faced students aren’t the only ones returning to college campuses. A growing number of non-traditional students are taking their places in classrooms across the country, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Spencer Smith is one of them. Smith, who…
FAFSA application process to become more of a breeze
Higher education families will now have more time to wade through their financial aid options thanks to changes in the submission process for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA is used to determine student financial aid eligibility…
College life: Stay connected to your financial wherever you go
Even while you’re away at college, you can remain connected to home. Here are just four reasons to stay with the credit union you know and trust—even while you’re away from home: Continue to build a relationship with your credit…
