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05.23.13 | Smarter Solutions for Students Act

Posted in Financial Aid by Student Loan Guru
As you may recall, last year, Congress voted on whether to raise the subsidized Stafford loan interest rate to 6.8%, or keep it at 3.4%. Congress decided to prolong the decision for another year and keep the subsidized interest rate at 3.4%.

05.21.13 | How to Save Money on College Textbooks

Posted in College Life by Mark Kantrowitz
Books and supplies add about $600 to $1,200 to your college costs each year. Unlike tuition and fees, however, textbook costs are something you can control by buying and selling cheap textbooks.

05.16.13 | Elizabeth Warren Calls for Student Loan Changes

Posted in Financial Aid by Student Loan Guru
Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced the Bank on Students Loan Fairness Act. This act would allow students to borrow at the same rate as banks, which is about "one-ninth the amount that students are asked to pay".

05.10.13 | 5 Tips for Parents Considering PLUS Loans

Posted in Private Student Loans by Student Loan Guru
To help you decide if this is a good option for your family, take a look at the following tips on applying for and managing your Parent PLUS Loan.

04.25.13 | The 6 Costliest Student Loan Mistakes

Posted in Financial Aid, Scholarships by Student Loan Guru
Find out what student loan mistakes may cost you big, and what you can do to avoid them!

04.16.13 | When to Get Student Loans

Posted in Financial Aid, Private Student Loans by Student Loan Guru
To help families through this award letter season, here is a breakdown of how and when to accept—or apply for—all types of student loans.

04.11.13 | Parents, 5 Financial Lessons for Your College Student

Posted in Financial Aid, Private Student Loans by Student Loan Guru
TweetAs a parent, you are faced with one of life’s greatest challenges: preparing your child for financial responsibility. When your child leaves home for college, they will explore their independence in more ways than one. Learning the financial facts of life can be confusing and can take years. You can help prepare your child for [...]

04.10.13 | Stafford Loan Déjà Vu: Interest Rates Set to Double Once Again

Posted in Financial Aid, Private Student Loans by Student Loan Guru
Once again, subsidized student loan interest rates are facing an impending increase. Without action, students may see rates double to 6.8% next year. Learn more!

04.05.13 | Happy Financial Literacy Month!

Posted in College Life, Financial Aid by Student Loan Guru
In the spirit of Financial Literacy Month, we want to help you learn to manage your money! To kick things off, here's a list of some great websites designed to teach you those much-needed money skills!

03.26.13 | 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Financial Aid

Posted in Financial Aid by Student Loan Guru
The financial aid process can be tough to navigate, and like many students out there, you may not know all of the ins-and-outs. That's why to help you make the most of your financial aid, we compiled a list of some not-so-common facts.
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