by President Obama has called for a $2 billion increase in Pell Grant funding, but it’s unclear whether this would make college much more affordable for students.
College Loans
Articles and answers to your questions about college loans--everything from helping you understand the types of loans, to your college loan strategy, to the basics of student debt and borrowing.
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Considering the ROI of College? What Alumni Earnings Reveal (and Don’t) About the Worth of Higher Ed
by Jessica Sillers
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Georgetown’s recent report ranks colleges by how much money their alums make at around age 28. Should these data inform your college search?
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What the New FAFSA Rules Mean for Students
by Dawn Papandrea
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A few small alterations to the FAFSA financial aid application could have big implications for college-bound students beginning next October. Here’s what you need to know now.
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How College Students Pay Rent, and More Answers to Your School Money Issues
by Dawn Papandrea
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College can present students with a whole host of money problems. Check out Noodle Expert Dawn Papandrea’s tips to keep you fiscally afloat.
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New College Scorecard Offers Transparency with Real-World Data [Opinion]
Noodle Expert Molly Brown reports on the recently-released College Scorecard, which may be helpful for all students, not just those who need education loans.
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The Hard Truth About What Matters Most to College Applicants
by Judy Batalion
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Noodle Expert Judy Batalion shares research and expert advice from New America NYC’s panel discussion of the factors that matter most to prospective college-goers when they apply to schools.
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Creating a College List for Students from Underrepresented Groups
by Vielka Cecilia Hoy
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Students of color, from low-income backgrounds, or first-generation college attendees face a range of challenges many of their peers do not. Here are some tips on building a college list if you fall into one of these categories.
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Understanding Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
by Seth Czarnecki
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Various programs allow students to eliminate or pause their federal or private student loan payments. Find out who's eligible to get help reducing their debt.
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Paying for College When Your Parents Can’t or Won’t
College tuition is steep and all the more daunting when you aren’t getting help from your parents. Read on for suggestions to know what options may work for you.
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The Truth Behind Student Loan Horror Stories
by Rachel Fishman
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Worried about paying off your student loans after hearing all those horror stories? Noodle expert Rachel Fishman puts your mind at ease with the statistics about how and why this crisis has occurred.
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How to Decode Your Financial Aid Package
by Leo Brown
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Before you wade into the realm of loans, grants, and work study, let’s lay out the basics of these options — what the terms mean, what’s a good deal, and what might be right for you.
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Is Pay As You Earn (PAYE) Worth It?
by Adam D'Arpino
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The cost of college is soaring, and debt-bearing students of all ages like the idea of being able to make payments on an affordable plan that fits their income, particularly in those first post-college years where money might be hard to come by.
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Student Loan Forgiveness
by Student Debt Relief
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If you are going to college, there is a high probability that you will be taking out student loans to assist you with your college tuition. There are many benefits of federal student loans that are currently not offered by private student loans, and one of biggest benefits to federal loans is loan forgiveness.
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Financing a College Education
by Suzanne Shaffer
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Todays times are tough. Families know that sending their kids to college will be a sacrifice, even if they have been saving for it. College tuition has been rising rapidly; however, many household incomes have not. College might seem out of reach for your family but dont despair. Where there is a will, theres a wayyou just have to get a plan and stay the course.
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Noodle's Weekly Round-Up: Managing Student Loans
by Noodle Staff
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As the new school year begins, we know that financial woes can really start to creep up on a lot of college students and their families. So in this week's Friday round-up, we wanted to share some helpful tools, articles and resources to help you manage your current or impending college debt.
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