Student Loan Resources

Text size   

What's New

Browse newly-posted articles, read comments in our discussion forums and blogs, and review news on student loans and financial aid.


News Headlines

CNN Money: Back to School in a Credit Crunch

ABC News: Smart Solutions for Covering College Costs

USA Today: Private Student Loans Tougher to Find



New Posts

Deciding to double major by Rick
Posted 12/16/2008

College finances- balance & budgets by Mary Martha
Posted 12/12/2008

College costs keep rising by Lee
Posted 12/02/2008



New Articles

Know Your Credit Score for Student Loan Applications
Every college student knows their grade point average; there's another number - a financial grade - every student should also know. That grade is a credit score, used by lenders and credit card companies to decide whether to lend you money and at what interest rate. Knowing your credit score will save you a lot of headaches and heartaches when applying for a student loan.

Building Blocks of Paying for College (text version)
A text version of our visual guide to the building blocks of paying for college, including financial aid, expected family contribution and unmet need, student loans, and more.

Deciding Which Student Loans are Right for You
Your financial aid package probably includes student loan loans, all of which must be repaid with interest. If you understand a few basics, you can find the right student loan.