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!
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Student Loan Changes
May 16 2013 - 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 abou...
5 Tips for Parents Considering PLUS Loans
May 10 2013 - 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.
The 6 Costliest Student Loan Mistakes
Apr 25 2013 - Find out what student loan mistakes may cost you big, and what you can do to avoid them!
When to Get Student Loans
Apr 16 2013 - 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.
Parents, 5 Financial Lessons for Your College Student
Apr 11 2013 - 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...
Stafford Loan Déjà Vu: Interest Rates Set to Double Once Again
Apr 10 2013 - 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...
Happy Financial Literacy Month!
Apr 5 2013 - 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...
How Repealing DOMA Could Affect Financial Aid
Mar 28 2013 - An increasingly common issue in the Financial Aid application process is how LGBT families file the FAFSA. Because of DOMA, same-sex parents are unable to apply...
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Financial Aid
Mar 26 2013 - 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...
Can You Refinance Student Loans?
Mar 18 2013 - TweetYou can refinance your mortgage, but can you refinance your student loans? The short answer is: possibly. Let me elaborate. Refinancing is a tool commonly...
