Paying for College

Paying for college can be one of the toughest parts of earning your degree—but it doesn’t have to be. Use our tips, tools, and articles to stay up to date on the best ways to pay for college, including scholarships, savings, grants, loans, and more.

5 Scholarship Tasks High School Counselors Can Help With

Andrew Pentis | Nov. 30, 2017

Prospective college students should check with counselors about scholarship opportunities specific to their high school.


Student Loan Ranger

Student Loan Ranger

Discover How Student Loan Origination Fees Work

Allesandra Lanza | Nov. 29, 2017

These fees on federal student loans can cost borrowers hundreds of dollars over the loans' lifetime.


Student Loan Ranger

Student Loan Ranger

Factor Student Loan Default Rates Into College Search

Ashley Norwood | Nov. 22, 2017

Prospective students should weigh the percentage of alumni who failed to repay their education debt.


Student Loan Ranger

Student Loan Ranger

Speak Up About Student Loan Consumer Protections

Allesandra Lanza | Nov. 15, 2017

Student loan borrowers need to make their voices heard now more than ever.


Paying for College

Paying for College

5 Things Grads Should Know About Student Loans After the Grace Period Ends

Farran Powell | Nov. 13, 2017

Most college students don't know how loan interest or capitalization work, according to a recent study.


Scholarship Search Insider

Scholarship Search Insider

6 Worthwhile Scholarships to Fund Study Abroad

Rebecca Safier | Nov. 9, 2017

U.S. college students can find money for their overseas experience, whether for a semester or a year.


Paying for College

Paying for College

How Nelnet's Purchase Affects Student Loan Borrowers

Farran Powell | Nov. 8, 2017

This merger concentrates the majority of federal student loan servicing to three companies.


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Student Loan Ranger

Know the Tax Implications of Eliminating Student Loans

Ashley Norwood | Nov. 8, 2017

Student loan discharges can generate a hefty tax bill, but borrowers with financial hardships may be able to avoid it.


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Student Loan Ranger

4 Steps to Handle Student Loan Fraud by Family Members

Ashley Norwood | Nov. 1, 2017

Disputes over student loans borrowed without your consent can be complicated when you know the identity thief.


Paying for College

Paying for College

What to Know About Tuition Assistance When Working Part Time

Farran Powell | Oct. 30, 2017

Tuition-assistance programs can serve as a retention tool for companies, experts say.

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