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Want to find a student loan – compare now!

August 26th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel
Want to find a student loan – compare now!

Some of you may have already started school, while others of you will beginning in the next couple of weeks. If you still need help funding your education, student loans are still available. If you are considering applying for a student loan, it’s important that you compare your options to find the one that is…

LIVE HANGOUT TOMORROW: Finding Your Study Abroad Loan

August 14th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel
LIVE HANGOUT TOMORROW: Finding Your Study Abroad Loan

If you are a US citizen or permanent resident planning to study abroad, there are study abroad loans for you too! Join us LIVE tomorrow for our next hangout on-air, where Bryanna Davis will help you when it comes to Finding Your Student Abroad Loan. Discussion will cover: How to get financial aid Federal loans…

How To Save Money This Summer

August 1st, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

Tips and tricks to save money. These quick and easy fixes will save your dollars this summer – but not decrease your social life. Saving money is a challenge for any student – let alone an international student! But there are ways to cut back on your expenses without taking all the fun and social…

JOIN US LIVE ONLINE: Learn How to Compare Student Loans

July 22nd, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

International student loans are available now, and can cover up to the total cost of your education. If you apply now, you’ll have time to get the funds before the new school year begins. When it comes to international student loans, you’ll need to compare your options and find the loan that works best for…

4 Tips to Land a Summer Job

July 16th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel
4 Tips to Land a Summer Job

Finding the perfect place to work this season begins with you, but to help you with your quest, we’ve put together 4 Tips to Land a Summer Job. While most students are more concerned with getting a tan than boosting their resumes, you’re setting  yourself apart already, by considering the idea of a summer job. Even working part-time through…

4 Steps To Take Before Applying For Student Loans

July 3rd, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

Deciding how you are going to pay for college is never as exciting as completing the initial applications or sifting through acceptance letters, but needless to say, it’s still an  important of  the college process.  After other forms of funding have been paid out, loans are used to “cover the gap” and provide the extra funding…

3 Tips For Understanding the Student Loan Process

June 30th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

While student loans can seem confusing and complicated, never fear! As long as you’re armed with the right documents and information, you’ll be more than prepared to take on the task of applying for and choosing the right student loans for you. Here are our top 3 tips for understanding the student loan process. 1. Don’t…

How international students can build credit

June 25th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

You may be surprised at how frequently Americans whip out a debit or credit card from their wallet for the majority of their purchases, even for seemingly small things, like their morning coffee. Many other countries rely largely on cash, thus the idea of credit, credit cards and credit scores may literally be a foreign…

3 Terms You Must Understand To Evaluate Student Loans

June 23rd, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

We know first hand that wading through the jargon of legal documents can be extremely stressful.  Since a complete list of student loan lingo would stretch around the block and back, we’ve opted for practicality and broken down (what may be the most important) 3 terms you must understand to evaluate student loans. Deferment –…

How Much Should I Borrow For My International Student Loan?

June 13th, 2014 by Jennifer Frankel

How much should I borrow for my international student loan? Great question. Going to school overseas is a big decision and may require you to take out a student loan since it is expensive and most of us don’t have large amounts of money just laying around. But how large of a student loan can…

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