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Given the high costs of law school, the majority of Juris Doctor (J.D.) students take out student loans as they work toward their degrees. According to a survey by the American Bar Association (ABA), about 90% of law school stu...
With rising tuition rates and mounting student debt, many Americans are wondering whether a college education is still worth the cost. Only one in four adults in the U.S. say a four-year degree is extremely or very important f...
Refinancing student loans can get you a better interest rate, potentially resulting in major savings over the life of your loan. You'll also get the chance to choose new repayment terms and adjust your monthly loan payments to ...
The best student loans without a cosigner come from the Department of Education’s federal loan program. Undergraduate students can borrow Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans without a cosigner, while graduate students can ...
A payoff statement reveals how much you owe on your student loans, including your principal balance, interest charges, and any fees. If you were to pay off the total amount on your payoff statement, you’d bring your balance dow...
Teachers who borrow student loans take out an average of $55,800 to fund their education, according to a report from the National Education Association. Compare that to an average starting salary of $41,163, as noted by the sam...
If you refinance student loans, you can change the rate and term of your loans, lower your monthly payment, and hopefully save money on interest. The catch? Your credit score plays a big role in whether you qualify. Experi...
Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) puts you in the running for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, including grants, work-study options, and student loans. In the 2022-23 school year, ...