Tag: student lending
The Importance of Comparison Shopping
August 15, 2024. Andrew Sheldon
Receiving just one additional quote on your loan could save you thousands of dollars in the long run.
How to Consolidate Student Loans
August 12, 2024. Cassandra Raposo
One student loan, two student loans – oh my! How can you keep track of them all? Consolidating may help.
AAA Answers All Your Student Lending Questions
July 16, 2024. Andrew Sheldon
Securing financial aid can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. AAA pros provide all the answers you need to successfully navigate the process.
New FAFSA Form Rollout a ‘Bumpy Ride’ But Don’t Give Up
June 11, 2024. AAA Staff
Filling out a FASFA form is one of the most important, yet often confusing and underutilized steps in the college enrollment process.
Student Loan Repayments Resume Soon
September 14, 2023. Sarah Hopkins
Student loan payments are set to return this fall. Here’s what you need to know.
How to Save on Back-to-School Shopping
August 30, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
Shopping for school supplies can add up fast. Here’s how to save on everything from pencils to laptops.
Financial Planning in Your 20s and 30s
August 01, 2023. Molly Clark
How to manage your money, even when it feels impossible.
Why You Should Apply for Your Student Loans Now
April 21, 2023. Andrew Sheldon
Acting sooner rather than later this year, could save you thousands in the long run on your student loans.
What I Learned Sending My Kid to College (That Isn’t Taught in Textbooks)
July 01, 2021. Donald Kerr
College is getting more expensive – and more difficult to pay for – every year. But there are numerous ways to save money on tuition.
Virtual College Tours to Put You Ahead of the Class
April 19, 2021. Kristen Griffie
Prospective students can visit campuses of schools across the country to help narrow their options.
Then vs. Now: US Student Debt
June 25, 2020. Cassandra Raposo
Here’s the lowdown on how the cost of higher education has increased over the decades, why it continues to rise and other student debt facts.
Saving and Paying for College
April 30, 2020. Nalea Ko
Learn how to plan ahead, so you can save enough money to cover college tuition, room and board, and course materials.
5 Great Gigs and Part-Time Jobs for College Students
February 19, 2020. Dallas Ernst
College costs are higher than ever, but there are a variety of available side gigs and part-time jobs for college students looking to earn money.
Lending Terms 101: A Lesson in Lending, Loans and Other Financial Topics
January 08, 2019. AAA Staff
A refresher course on lending terms and phrases. Consider sharing with the college students and recent grads in your life – even the ones who think they know it all.
Navigating the Grad School College Search Process
January 02, 2019. Cassandra Raposo
The college search process is difficult enough for a burgeoning undergrad. Searching for a grad school can be just as stressful.
Affordable Ways to Earn a College Degree
October 19, 2018. Rebecca Galib
Let’s be honest. College is just plain expensive. A bachelor’s degree can cost anywhere from $37,000 to over $130,000, according to the College Board. In 2017, members of Generation X had outstanding student loans averaging $40,000, according to Experian’s State of Student Debt report. Compare that to baby boomers, who owed an average of $36,200,…
Is Grad School Worth It? How to Determine If It’s the Right Option for You
August 05, 2018. Cassandra Raposo
Getting a graduate degree may seem like a no-brainer to some, but it’s a weighted decision to make.
Here’s What To Expect From That First College Tuition Bill
July 19, 2018. AAA Staff
Tips to get mentally prepared for your first college payment.
Do You Know What Student Loans Pay For?
May 14, 2018. AAA Staff
Many students wouldn’t be able to attend college without student loans. About 53 percent of adults ages 18 to 29 with bachelor’s degrees have outstanding student loan debt, according to the Pew Research Center. But student loans don’t cover every college-related expense. Students and their families often have to combine funding sources to cover not…
A Plan for Paying Back Student Loans
November 01, 2017. Roberto Cruz
College is an incredible experience. You make new friends. You explore new places. You learn how to write a seven-page research paper the night before it’s due. But on a serious note, one thing you might not learn at college is how to manage and pay back the money you borrowed to pay for your…