Browsing Month July, 2010


Big Drops in Private Student Loan Rates

By: | Published: July 6, 2010

Rates are (really) falling! With the banking industry in recovery, lenders – including student loan lenders – are actually eager to find borrowers again.  That certainly was not the case last year.  This is good news for borrowers because it means better borrowing terms (lower rates, fewer fees, richer borrower benefits, etc.). SimpleTuition has the [...]

How to Shop for Private Student Loans

By: | Published: July 6, 2010

Private loans are a source of funding meant to supplement, not replace, borrowing through federal student loans. For many students, federal loans aren’t enough to cover the cost of attendance. Here are some tips on how to select and apply for the right private student loan: Compare Private Student Loans – While federal loans are [...]

What does FAFSA stand for?- College on the Cheap: Video

By: | Published: July 1, 2010

College on the Cheap’s street team went out again and interviewed college students, this time asking them what FAFSA stands for. For those of you who don’t know, the FAFSA is the most important form in the financial aid application process. It determines your financial aid eligibility for federal student loans, and it is used [...]