Parent Student Loan News
Parent student loan news and articles about changes in federal and private student loan programs.
Student Loan Interest Rates
May 3 2012 - There has been a lot of news about student loan interest rates recently. Specifically, the Stafford Loan Rates, which are currently at 3.4%, are scheduled to...
Scholarship Search Advice
Mar 19 2012 - What are the best resources for students and parents when searching for scholarships? To start, you need a plan. Think about how much time you can spend on...
2012 FAFSA Application
Feb 6 2012 - Remember to file your FAFSA early! You must complete the FAFSA form in order to qualify for most federal and state financial aid, including most school based...
Student Loan Options for 2012
Dec 28 2011 - Looking into our crystal ball, we see tuitions continuing to rise. At the same time, state and federal governments are reducing the amount of funding availabl...
How do I Fill the Gap between what College Costs and the Financial Aid Awarded?
Aug 28 2011 - Struggling with finding the last dollar to pay that college tuition bill??? Here is a good overview of the challenges and some options to manage them...
Parent PLUS or Private Loan: Which is Better?
Aug 10 2011 - One question that comes up a lot from parents is how to fund the remainder of your child's education, after federal loans of course. There are a variety of opti...
Give Your Grad a Hand: 5 ways to help your child post-graduation
Jul 18 2011 - The first years after graduation can be stressful on students, but the stress cast on parents is often overlooked. Parents are faced with the ever-growing probl...
Where to find Student Loans
Jul 1 2011 - Usually at this time of the year, students have applied for all the scholarships, grants and federal loans they are going to get. There is often a gap between...
Five websites to help pay for college
Jan 27 2011 - Read our list of five websites to help you pay for college. Links include loan sites, scholarship programs and discussion boards. Read more...
5 Financial Aid Tips for 2011
Jan 12 2011 - With the costs of college continuing to rise, financial aid and student loans are used by more people than ever. Here is a quick list of five financial aid tip...


