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Before You Borrow: How to Compare College Loan Options

By late summer, you may have reviewed your student’s financial aid, confirmed their available federal student loans, and received the college bill. If there is still an amount left to…

Regan Blume August 3, 2026

College Prep Financial Aid Student Loans

How to Compare Student Loan Options and Avoid Common Borrowing Traps

After scholarships, grants, financial aid, and other available resources have been applied, you may still have education costs left to cover. Borrowing may be one way to manage that remaining…

Regan Blume July 23, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Your First College Bill: What to Check Before You Pay

Receiving your student’s first college bill can feel overwhelming, especially when it looks completely different from the financial aid offer you reviewed earlier. That does not necessarily mean something is…

Regan Blume July 14, 2026

Parent Newsletters

Parent PLUS Loan Changes: What Families Need to Know Before July 1

If your family is planning to rely on Parent PLUS loans to help pay for college, this summer is an important time to review your options. Several federal changes take…

Regan Blume June 23, 2026

Graduate Students

Cost Planning for Grad School: What to Know Before Summer (and What’s Changing in 2026)

New loan limits are coming. Here’s how to prepare financially before grad school starts. Starting July 1, 2026, graduate students will face new federal loan caps that could significantly change…

Regan Blume May 13, 2026