A crucial part of the education loan process is determining how much money you are going to borrow. Some students begin to run wild with the idea of receiving a loan check, but it is important to be conscious that a loan is not free money – you will have to pay it back. This…
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…
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…
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…
No one likes the word “budget,” and for good reason, since we all want to spend our money in the best ways we see fit. Unfortunately that isn’t always possible. We create budgets for a number of reasons, such as saving up for a big-ticket item like a new vehicle or a big trip, and…
If you are a student studying overseas, then you will most likely be paying more for your education than most students. While it’s worth the experience, you may find that the expenses add up to more than what you have available. In cases like this, you may want to consider an international student loan or…
Just because you have a small budget doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have some fun! As a college student, money is often tight and school work can keep you up all night – but not tonight. Since we know how hectic your life can be, we’ve created a fun list of ideas for a night out…
Many international students make the decision to take out student loans to help finance their study abroad programs. Student loans can be an important financial tool to afford the study abroad experience including all of the costs that go along with it – transportation, tuition, room and board, etc. Doing your research into student loans…
Want to study in the US? You’ve got to start somewhere! Join our Google Hangout to learn how to find a US school that is within your educational budget. The Hangout allows you to ask questions directly to the experts or to other students interested in the same topic. You’ll receive valuable links to resources and…
For any international student considering taking out a student loan for studying abroad it is vital to know what APR is and how it affects them. APR stand for annual percentage rate. Understanding the APR to your loan can be a bit confusing, as most people tend to confuse APR and interest rate. The APR…
