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What You Need to Know Before You Borrow Student Loans

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Borrowing student loans is a significant financial decision that can have long-lasting implications on your student’s future. While loans can help make higher education more accessible, it’s crucial to approach borrowing with careful consideration and awareness.

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Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness

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Blogs Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college studentsfinancial wellness When I think back to my time in college, student loans were something that nearly everyone had, but not something any of us fully understood. They were a necessary evil to be addressed “later.”

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FAFSA 101: Your Essential Guide to Getting Started

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As students prepare for the exciting journey of attending college, one of the most important steps you’ll take is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Schedule a 15 Minute Power Chat to learn more about finding ways to pay for college.

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The College Portal Check-In: Your Key to College Application Success

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Financial Aid for College The college portal is like a digital command center, providing access to essential resources, announcements, and updates pertinent to your student’s academic journey. One area where its significance truly shines is in managing financial aid.

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FAFSA Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide for the 2025-2026 Application

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This will give you access to the online FAFSA application. Once that is in place, start gathering the following documents and information: Social Security Numbers for students and parents, or Alien Registration Numbers for non-U.S. The first thing you will need to do, if you have not done so already, is obtain your FSA ID.

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Breaking Down FAFSA: Understanding the Application Process

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This form is one of the most important for students and families to file, if not the most important form to be completed. The FAFSA is the way that students qualify for federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. All of these programs are designed to make higher education more accessible.

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Understanding Credit and Debt: A Breakdown for High School and College Students

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Here’s a comprehensive guide to help students grasp the fundamentals of credit and debt and make informed financial decisions. Credit refers to the ability to borrow money or access goods and services with the promise of repayment at a later date. What is Credit?