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Report Examines Massive Overhaul of Student Loan Servicing System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A new National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) report analyzes a Unified Servicing and Data Solution (USDS) contract, set to go live in the spring, and its potential impact on student loan borrowers’ rights and experiences. Alpha Taylor The U.S.

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Introducing NCLC’s Student Loan Toolkit

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

Whether you are just starting your student loan journey or have been dealing with student loan debt for decades, you can use NCLC’s newly created Student Loan Toolkit to help you take charge of your student loan situation and move forward. Download the toolkit today!

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How Universities Can Support Undocumented Students as Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Them

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many state policies block undocumented students from receiving in-state tuition — even if they completed their K-12 education there — and several states directly prohibit undocumented students from enrolling in many public universities. On top of that, undocumented students are ineligible for any federal financial aid.

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How to Advocate for More Aid: A Student’s Guide to Appealing Financial Aid Offers

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

For students heading to college, there is an immense pressure that comes with managing academic responsibilities and trying to determine how to pay for school. For many, financial aid is crucial to making higher education accessible. Make sure to provide all necessary documents, as this will make your case more credible.

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How to Make College More Affordable: Why Early Financial Aid Planning Matters

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Create a Financial Aid Checklist Gather important documents like tax returns, social security numbers, and your familys financial info ahead of time. For example, a student who receives a combination of grants and scholarships could end up paying only a fraction of the total tuition.

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How to Refinance a Student Loan: Options for International Borrowers

IEFA

Refinancing your international student loans can be a game-changer in managing your student loan debt more efficiently and potentially reducing the amount of interest you pay by thousands of dollars. But, what are the steps to refinance, and what challenges do international students face in this process?

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Finding financial aid: Your guide to scholarships, grants and student loans for international students

IEFA

In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the world of finding financial aid for international students, exploring scholarships, grants and student loans to make your dream of studying abroad a reality. Federal student loans. Private student loans. Federal student loans are available to U.S.