Student Loan ArticlesFree student loan articles covering a wide array of financial aid related topicsConsolidation Locks in Students Federal Loan Rates before July 1 Increase- (Found June 24, 2008 ) After weeks of speculation about the upcoming expected interest rate increases, student borrowers now know that their federal student loan rates will jump 1.84 percentage points on July 1, 2006, less than five weeks away.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/Consolidation-locks-in-Students-loans.asp Consolidate Student Loans before July 1 for Best Rates, Incentives- (Found June 24, 2008 ) The road to student loan consolidation is about to take a sharp turn, as interest rates and rules are slated to change on July 1, just about five weeks away. Interest rates on federal student loan consolidation are expected to increase approximately 2 percentage points, making payments much more difficult for student loan borrowers.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/student-borrowers-can-shop.asp The Federal PLUS Loan Program- (Found June 24, 2008 ) College is a time filled with important decisions and problems that must be solved in order to ensure your future and positive results at the time of your college graduation. Everything from choosing a college to choosing your roommate to choosing your computer for college can rack your brain and make the decisions that much harder. So, why not let one decision fall squarely on the shoulders of your old standby Your parents. With the Federal PLUS Loan Program, your parents can help you to...http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/The-Federal-PLUS-Loan-Program.asp Stafford Loan Consolidation- (Found June 24, 2008 ) A Stafford Loan, can help to finance your way through a college or university.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/Stafford-Loan-Consolidation.asp No-Cost Student Loan Consolidation- (Found June 24, 2008 ) A no-cost student loan consolidation doesnt that just sound too good to be true Think about it. You have just accrued thousands of dollars in debt through student loans after 4 years of college, or possibly even more. Then, a company offers to take all of your loans off of your hands, put them into one central loan, and do it all for free! Well, while it might not be too good to be true, it all depends around your particular situation, which could make this a free process, or could still work..http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/No-Cost-Student-Loan-Consolidation.asp Private Loan Consolidation- (Found June 24, 2008 ) College life teaches you how to stretch a dollar, how to make a pizza cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and how to get the most out of your money. That said, when your college education is over and achieved, the student loans following it should not last a lifetime and follow you throughout your career!http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/Private-Loan-Consolidation.asp Federal Student Loans versus Private Student Loans which is best for me- (Found June 24, 2008 ) You have gotten all the grants and scholarships you can, but you still need money for your education. Its time to look at loans. But which is better federal loans or private loanshttp://www.nextstudent.com/articles/College-Savings-Plans.asp Student Loan Consolidation How does it Work- (Found June 24, 2008 ) Student loans are a great source of financial aid for students who need help paying for their education. Unfortunately, students often leave college with burdensome debt. In addition, they often have multiple loans from different lenders, meaning they are writing more than one loan repayment check each month. The solution to this problem is loan consolidation.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/Student-Loan-Consolidation.asp College Savings Plans are they the best choice for my child- (Found June 24, 2008 ) College savings plans could be the best way to help fund your childs education. Learn more about the College 529 savings plan here.http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/student-loans-vs-credit-cards.asp College Loan Consolidation - Why NOW is the Best Time- (Found June 24, 2008 ) If you are thinking about using loan consolidation to possibly lower your monthly student loan payments, then now is the time to start consolidating and lowering those payments. Never in recent history have the interest rates on student loan consolidations been quite as low as they are these days. What does that mean for you Quite simply, you will be receiving the best available deals for debt consolidation when you choose to consolidate your student loans now and here. Whether you have just a..http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/College-Loan-Consolidation.asp |