Federal Loans
Alternative Loans
Graduate Loans
Loan Consolidation
Student Resources
FAFSA Form Help
Financial Aid Forum
College Search
Student Loan News
To help make the confusing and stressful financial aid process easier, the Student Loan Network also delivers student loan resources, including our popular student loan blogs, the monthly Financial Aid Newsletter, free eBooks, and valuable content. Each year, more than 10 million students, parents, and financial aid officers make the most of their education experience through our loan products and free resources. Student Loan news and articles about changes in federal and private student loan programs can be found below. Visit the Student Loan Network Blog for more news and advice!
Should I wait to consolidate?
Mar 17 2010 - A question we receive often in our financial aid forum and through email is whether or not a student can consolidate their loans multiple times. The answer is rather simple:...
Studying Abroad? Letâs Review Your Funding Options
Mar 16 2010 - If you’re reading this, that probably means you’re thinking about or have already decided you’re going to study abroad or do a global seminar. First of all, congratulations! You would...
The Pro and Con of Early Stafford Loan Repayment
Mar 16 2010 - You might considering early repayment of your Stafford loans. Is it worth it? Here are two things you must consider.
Federal Aid for Students âWithout Needâ
Mar 16 2010 - In my experience as a former college student, and seeing the individual cases of friends and peers going through the financial aid process, I saw that in some cases, the...
Life After Undergrad: Medical School Edition
Mar 16 2010 - Medical school is grueling and demanding, and certainly not cheap. So how can you get student loans you need for the white coat and stethoscope - without breaking the bank?...
Important information regarding your private student loan
Mar 15 2010 - As of last month, federal changes have been implemented that require lenders to provide prospective students a self-certification form in order to receive their private student loan.
Reluctant Cosigner? Thereâs a solution for that.
Mar 12 2010 - The most common things we see in our Financial Aid Forum every day is, “what loans can I get without a cosigner?” or “My parents don’t want to cosign because...
Parent PLUS loans and divorce
Mar 11 2010 - If you're an estranged parent or the child of divorce, you might be wondering which parent is responsible in certain student loan situations. Here is a brief overview.
Three Private Student Loan problems â and how to solve them
Mar 11 2010 - We get a boatload of questions daily in our Financial Aid forums concerning private student loans. Here are a sampling of some typical questions - and how to answer them.
What would you do with extra money every month?
Mar 11 2010 - One of the major benefits of student loan consolidation is that in most cases, it can lower your monthly payments and make repaying your loans much more affordable. In some...
