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The ABC’s of Applying for a Student Loan

September 5th, 2016 by Lette Berhe

Now that you have chosen what university will be your home for the next 4 years, you can start the student loan application process. It may seem intimidating, but here’s a guide to help you get an idea of what you have to do and how to do it. Financial Aid & Cost of Attendance…

5 Reasons to Apply for an International Student Loan

August 24th, 2016 by Lette Berhe
5 Reasons to Apply for an International Student Loan

Once your university application process is over, a huge weight is lifted because you finally know what school you are going to attend. However, you then remember that there is another waiting game, which is waiting to find out how much money you will receive in financial aid, scholarships, etc. Many people do not even…

Details Emerge on Student Loan Deal

July 24th, 2013 by Jonathan Frankel

The Issue A bipartisan compromise from the Senate promises to resolve the student loan interest rate increase that went in effect earlier this month. Thanks to congressional inaction, the interest rate borrowers pay on government-subsidized student loans doubled from 3.4% to 6.8% on July 1. Though all parties agreed that something should be done, neither…

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