College Students & Credit Cards
College students are an easy target for credit card companies. Learn why you should, or should not get a credit card while in college.
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Finding a job after collegeHappy graduation - pay up!
Help for graduates with student loan debt
Repaying student loans in a difficult economy
Student loan repayment options
Tackling your finances after college
What college students need to know about money
Categories:
Budgeting & SavingCollege Students & Student Loans
Credit & Credit Cards
Credit Counseling
Financial Crisis
Government & Regulations
Holiday Spending
Housing & Mortgages
Kids & Money
Netgain Financial Literacy Lessons
Retirement & Investing
College Student & Student Loan Videos:
Finding a job after collegeHappy graduation - pay up!
Help for graduates with student loan debt
Repaying student loans in a difficult economy
Student loan repayment options
Tackling your finances after college
What college students need to know about money
College Tuition Basics
College tuition costs continue to rise, so it's important that you know your options when looking for education assistance.
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Direct Student Loans
Learn what a Direct Student Loan is and whether or not it's a good option for you.
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FFEL Student Loans
A Federal Family Education Loan, or FFEL, may have certain restrictions on how the debts can be repaid. Learn about FFEL Loans right here!
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Health Education Assistance Student Loans
A Health Education Assistance Loan, or HEAL, are loans that were available for certain health-related studies, but have been discontinued. If you had a HEAL, learn all about your repayment options.
Read full article, "Health Education Assistance Loans (HEALs)".
Money Saving Tips for Students
College is expensive! Every dime you can save throughout your educational experience is important. We've got some tips for you students and parents on saving money while getting an education.
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Perkins Student Loans
What is a Perkins Loan? Who is eligible? How much can you borrow? Learn the ins and outs of Federal Perkins Loans here.
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Securing Your College Student's Credit Future (The Simple Dollar)
Our friends at The Simple Dollar have created this useful guide to help parents teach their college-aged children to use credit as a tool in securing their financial future. This guide includes information on credit reports and scores, budgeting, investing, credit cards, and student loans.
Read full article, "The Simple Dollar's Guide to Securing Your College Student's Credit Future".
Stafford Student Loans
A Stafford loan is a federally-insured loan used for college tuition and expenses. Find our how to apply for a Stafford loan and whether or not you're eligible.
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Student Loan Debt Consolidation
If you've got more than one student loan, you may qualify for student loan debt consolidation. Find out how to apply and which loan types are eligible for consolidation.
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Student Loan Deferment & Forebearance
After you graduate, or stop attending college, your loans will soon become payable. What if you can't afford them? Should you request a deferrment? A forebearance? Learn more about these options here.
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Student Loan Forgiveness, Cancellation & Discharge
There are so many student loan debt repayment options available for borrowers, many of which are unknown to most of us.Find out which scenarios could result in your loans being forgiven.
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Student Loan Glossary
Learn what all of the terms associated with student loans mean.
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Why Seek Student Loan Counseling
Learn what Student Loan Counseling is and why you should speak to a certified student loan counselor.
Read full article, "Why Seek Student Loan Counseling?".
Young Adults & the Economy
Young adults have a much different outlook on finances than older folks. But, why? Is it because they are lazy? Entitled? Likely not. Learn more about young adults and how they look at the economy.
Read full article, "Young Adults and the Economy".