A quick scan on the topic of “college roommates” on Google yields a ton of different websites and blogs with topics ranging from top ten tip lists, to terrible roommate stories. It’s a topic of major concern, especially for incoming freshman nervous about who awaits them come move in day. However, a lot of the …

The Pell Grant is the most commonly recognized Federal student aid grant program, having funded millions of students since first being established. It is a need based grant program issued to students that attend eligible schools and meet household income requirements. The first step in determining eligibility for the Pell grant is to file the …

Are you still trying to figure out where to attend college for next fall, but stuck on comparing costs and financial aid? Well you are not alone. Many students are making a final decision this week if they have not already done so. In order to help make that final decision, let’s review a few …

The Spring 2012 semester is coming to an end, and summer is nearly here. Soon to be freshman are closing in on their decision for college attendance for Fall 2012, and will be introduced to a college tuition statement along with their parents. Continuing students will be facing a new bill for next academic year …

With subsidized Stafford loan rates set to double this July, the White House is turning up the media blitz to inform students of the issue with the hopes of rallying their energy for the upcoming 2012 elections. Talking about student loan debt is a surefire way to get the attention of young voters, the same …

The eyes of student loan borrowers around the country are on Washington, as the Obama administration begins a political push to keep rates on Subsidized Stafford loans from doubling to 6.8% on July 1, 2012. Nearly 8 million students already take Subsidized Stafford loans each year, and have come to rely on them for a …

An interesting article brought up an important point about college costs. People are well aware of the high cost of college, but how does one calculate the cost of not attending college? As writer Derek Thompson puts it: “In the last 30 years, the typical college tuition has tripled. But over the exact same period, …

There is no doubt that student loans have made big headlines with record numbers of college graduates tackling the repayment process after graduation. Overall, about 40 percent of people under 30 have outstanding student loans after completing college. This represents a technologically savvy and young demographic now becoming aware of the need to take control …

The student loan industry has undergone a lot of changes over the years. Between new regulations and changing economic conditions, many traditional private lenders have decided to stop providing their services. Just recently, Chase Student lending has stopped originating new private loans for new borrowers. But during this time of great change, we see new …

The New Jersey Credit Union League Reality Check Conference is on at Harrah’s Atlantic City. I am really looking forward to being a part of this awesome event. This promises to be another quality Credit Union conference, located at a beautiful venue, and dominated by critical topics presented by top speakers. Some of the key …