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Expenses to Cover With Student Loans
Students and their families should consider several things when using student loans to pay for college expenses.
Beware Student Loan Contests, Promotions
Borrowers should perform due diligence before trying to win money to repay their student debt.
Siblings in College Might Cost You
Students with siblings in college should prepare to possibly receive less financial aid in future years, experts say.
Where Most Students Get Merit Aid
An average of around 46% of students received merit aid at these schools in 2019-2020 compared with 15% nationally, per U.S. News data.
Nontraditional Students and Student Debt
Returning to school as an older learner? Tread carefully when it comes to taking on student loan debt.
Financial Aid for Incarcerated Students
More people in prison will be able to access financial aid for college with expanded federal Pell Grant eligibility in the coming years.
College Scorecard: New Student Loan Info
Additions to this U.S. Department of Education tool include data about eight student loan repayment statuses at specific colleges.
Colleges Where Grads Have the Most Debt
The class of 2019 borrowed an average of $52,327 at these schools, according to U.S. News data.
529 Plan Tips for Grandparents
Before grandparents open a 529 plan for their grandchild, consider the financial aid and tax implications.
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