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How to pay for law school
Think about your school’s tuition, your potential income and any available aid.
4 min read Dec 23, 2020 -
Secretary DeVos extends student loan forbearance for federal borrowers
Relief measures were originally set to expire on Dec. 31.
2 min read Dec 07, 2020 -
SoFi expert: Here’s how you should respond to Trump’s executive order on student loans
Federal student loan borrowers have unprecedented optionality.
3 min read Aug 27, 2020 -
Lower student loan rates could be on the horizon
Here’s how borrowers can benefit from the 10-year Treasury note’s record low.
2 min read Apr 01, 2020 -
I graduated from Harvard with over $160K in student loan debt — and if I was given a choice I probably wouldn’t do it again
I think my life would have turned out just fine had I chosen an alternative path with less debt.
2 min read May 08, 2019 -
Survey: Student loan debt delays major financial milestones for millions
Bankrate’s survey finds millennials in particular have delayed milestones because of college debt.
3 min read Feb 27, 2019 -
5 ways to spot student loan debt relief scams
Watch for these warning signs when looking for help with your student debt.
3 min read Dec 27, 2018 -
Save big with Bankrate’s student loan repayment hacks
Here’s how to get out from under those student loans faster, without big sacrifices.
5 min read Dec 24, 2018 -
DOE complies with order to forgive $150 million in loans for students of for-profit colleges
Education secretary calls debt forgiveness “free money,” but judge disagrees.
2 min read Dec 14, 2018 -
Considering Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Read this first or weep later
How a student loan forgiveness program became unforgivingly hard to qualify for.
4 min read Oct 11, 2018