It’s graduation season and summer will soon be here. But it’s also an important time to plan for next semester’s bills. So this month’s Financial Aid News is here to help with:

• Information about how to compare private student loans
• Your chance to win a $10,000 scholarship
• Helpful advice for this year’s high school and college graduates
• New scholarship opportunities and more!

The October issue of the Financial Aid News is packed with valuable resources and ideas to help you pay for school, manage your finances, and more.

Student loan consolidation is a great option for borrowers looking to lower monthly payments or simply make repayment easier. Don’t believe us? Here are 5 ways consolidation can benefit you!

Your September issue of the Financial Aid News is here to help keep you up-to-date on financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and more — so you can stay focused on your studies.

This month:

Learn about loan disbursement timelines, get advice on how to handle leftover funds the smart way, get additional funding with a private student loan, find out about new scholarships to pay for school, sign up for our next $10,000 scholarship drawing, and learn to manage your time more effectively with proven advice!

With graduation right around the corner for many-a-senior, the thoughts that occupy the minds of future grads probably revolve more around finals and parties than around repaying their loans. While graduation is absolutely a time for celebrating accomp…

Spring semester is in full swing, so no doubt there’s a lot on your mind—like how to pay for school. Whether you’re applying for college scholarships or getting closer to college graduation, we have handy financial aid tips for you. Keep reading this March issue of the Financial Aid Newsletter for more on:

- What you need to know about the FAFSA and your taxes
- Navigating financial aid once you get your Student Aid Report (SAR)
- An upcoming March $10,000 scholarship drawing
- Mistakes people make in scholarship applications (and how to avoid them)

The beginning of a new calendar year means it’s FAFSA time. Whether you’re an early bird who filed in January or you’re still getting your paperwork together, we have lots of information to help you get going or find out what’s next.

This Special Direct Consolidation opportunity will allow borrowers who have both types to consolidate their FFEL loans into a Direct loan, allowing all loans to be serviced by the same company.

What is featured in this month’s newsletter? Comparing private vs. PLUS loans, a word from our $1,000 Free College ScholarshipPoints winner and online summer classes! In recent poll results from our blog, 77% of student reported that they did not receive enough federal financial aid to cover their educational costs for next semester. If you’re in the same boat, don’t fret – there are some remaining options for you.

Not everyone is aware of all the loan options available to pay for college. For an overview of federal and private sources of credit used to pay for college, view these links! Here are just a few options to consider…