Student Loan ArticlesFree student loan articles covering a wide array of financial aid related topicsConsolidation Can Help Make Federal Student Loan Debt Easier to Manage- (Found June 24, 2008 ) In todays competitive job market, recent college graduates may find that paying off their student loan debt may be more difficult than they had originally anticipated. Some students may find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, sometimes for years, just to get their foot in the door of their chosen careers. Thats why recent graduates with multiple federal student loan payments may want to consider combining them into one easy payment with a Federal Consolidation Loan, according to...http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/consolidation-can-help-make-federal-student-loan-debt-... Federal Family Education Loan Program Lender Campaigns for Student Savings- (Found June 24, 2008 ) For years, NextStudent, a Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) participant, has been a major proponent of student loan benefits, assisting college students and their parents in funding their college dreams and helping them save thousands in new and consolidated loans in the process, according to the Phoenix-based premier education funding company.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/family-education-loan-program.asp Pay for Study Abroad Programs with NextStudents Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students- (Found June 24, 2008 ) With the advent of the Internet and international communications booming, college-sponsored study abroad programs are becoming a more important aspect of higher education. These programs, which once were geared toward language and international study majors, have become a college experience staple and a chance for students to really immerse themselves in another culture to learn more about our global neighbors.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/Pay-for-Study-Abroad-Programs.asp Premier Service in Student Loan Industry Offered- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Student loan borrowers spend countless hours attempting to figure out the best way to finance their college education, including finding the best rates and deals available from lenders. Sometimes the best deals are not those that just sound great over the phone but are backed by the solid standing and integrity of the lender and its representatives. If ever there is any doubt, it is best to have the company put the facts in writing.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/premier-service-student-loan.asp Students and Parents Can Choose Lenders When it Comes to FFELP Loans- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Students who fill out their FAFSA and qualify for Federal Loan Programs such as subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans, can have their loans processed through two federal programs: the Direct Loan Program (DLP) or the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). The difference between the two programs is the who behind who funds the loans.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/choose-lenders.asp Single Consolidation offered from NextStudent for Multiple PLUS Loans from Multiple Children- (Found June 24, 2008 ) The federal PLUS Loan Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, is a smart and easy way for parents to pay for their childs college education. The PLUS loan is not based on financial need or income, so most people qualify for the loan. Since it is a federal loan, the interest rate is as low as 8.5 percent. These loans help families meet college costs, beyond tuition and fees, at below-market rates and with generous terms. Parents can borrow up to 100 percent of the total college costs, less any..http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/single-consolidation-offered.asp Regardless of Need, Students Qualify for Stafford Loans through NextStudent- (Found June 24, 2008 ) A federal Stafford Loan is one of the most affordable ways for students to pay for their college education. Stafford loan rates are lower than other forms of consumer financing, and repayment is postponed until the student is out of college. However, according to NextStudent, the Phoenix-based premier education funding company, many people do not realize that there is a Federal Stafford Loan Program that is NOT need-based. 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According to Phoenix-based NextStudent, a premier education funding company, the proliferation of graduate and professional programs has...http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/plus-loans-for-graduate.asp Private Student Loans through NextStudent Help Subsidize Federal Student Aid- (Found June 24, 2008 ) The cost of higher education is on the rise across the United States, and many students and parents are feeling the crunch since federal student aid is not able to cover the total cost of college. As a result, NextStudent, the Phoenix-based premier education funding company, offers private student loans for undergraduate and graduate students who are unable to cover their education costs with federal aid.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/subsidize-federal-student-aid.asp July 1, 2006 Extension on Student Loan Consolidation Coming to an End- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Most student loan borrowers are unaware that as of July 1, 2006, the Department of Education placed an extension on the deadline. The extension allows student loan borrowers to receive pre-July 1, 2006 interest rates if they have a partially completed application on file with a lender.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/extension-on-student-loan-consolidation.asp |