Nitro Knowledge. Your Guide to Paying for College.
Show of hands: how many of you are hoping (or assuming) that your parents will handle the college loan process for you?
If that’s you, you’re not alone. Many students are already busy enough applying for school admission and scholarships. Plus, you may assume that parents are more qualified to navigate the loan process.
While it’s true that parents can be a tremendously valuable resource in choosing and securing college loans, it’s critical for students to get involved as well.
In this article, we’re going to give you the straight scoop on how your loans can impact your future, and point out some red flags you should look out for when evaluating private student loans.
Your child is growing up. It’s time to let him or her take more responsibility, especially with college just around the corner.
However, there are some areas where even the most mature teens could still benefit from your guidance. Navigating the college loan process is high on that list.
Unless you've been fortunate enough to receive a full scholarship or have your costs covered by Federal loans, you'll probably have to consider a private student loan. Nowadays, these can be a common piece of your payment puzzle.
Formulating your college funding plan requires so many decisions, but it’s important to stay sharp while you’re attending to those final details.
The fact is, some of those seemingly small decisions you need to make — like selecting a repayment plan — could end up having a big impact on your financial future.
So today, let’s walk through what you need to know to avoid some of the biggest mistakes people make when setting up their student loan payments.
Your student has explored every grant and scholarship opportunity.
All the Federal loans have been secured.
And yet there's still a bit of college to pay for.
It's time to find a private student loan.
What’s the easiest way to get approved for a private student loan?
