Understanding Your Credit Score
High school students, listen up! If you are planning on going to college (and we hope that you are!) that means you’ll need to learn a little bit about what makes a good and bad credit score. You...
View ArticleWeekly Wrap Up 11/2 – 11/6
In case you missed anything this week, here’s a weekly wrap up! New Financial Aid Regulations: Get a heads-up on some of the new changes made by the Dept. of Education. What Criteria do Lenders...
View ArticleStudent Loan Repayment: What You Should Know
So, it’s November. That means it’s been 6 months since you graduated in May of 2015. It also means you’re bracing yourself for that first student loan bill…are you ready? Probably not. The majority...
View ArticleWhat is the FAFSA?
We talk about the FAFSA a lot, but some of you may not know what it is. This is especially true if you are in high school and just starting your college planning journey. Almost all colleges and...
View ArticleHave you Considered a Military Scholarship?
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we’re going to talk about military scholarships. Deciding to join the military is brave and honorable and in choosing that route, you do not forfeit an education. On the...
View ArticleTuition-Free Colleges
Right now, with the 2016 Presidential campaign in full-swing, we are hearing a lot of talk from different candidates surrounding the student debt crisis. Let’s face it, college is necessary for nearly...
View ArticleWeekly Wrap Up 11/9 – 11/13
In case you missed anything this week, here’s a weekly wrap up! Student Loan Repayment: What You Should Know: Ready to start making those payments? Here are some things you might like to know about...
View Article4 Mobile Apps to Help Track & Manage Your College Funds
We are living in the golden age of technology right now, which means that what used to be done on a desktop computer can now be done on your mobile device. Instant messaging, gaming, blog reading—you...
View ArticleFrame My Future Scholarship
We’ve just received word that Church Hill Classics is currently running its annual Frame My Future Scholarship Contest for any students who are attending a U.S. college or university full-time for the...
View ArticleHow to Keep the Holidays Stress-Free
Surprisingly, most students feel stressed when returning home for Thanksgiving. This can be due to many reasons, for example: midterms just ended and finals are coming up, students have a short...
View ArticleGet Through College Without Loans
It is possible to make your way through college without taking out student loans and falling into debt. There are a few ways to do this: The most obvious answer is to apply for scholarships and...
View ArticleDecember Scholarship Deadlines!
Fall break is over and it’s time for finals. You’ve got enough to worry about without having to consider next semester’s finances and tuition, right? That’s why it’s important to continue applying to...
View ArticleFAFSA Deadlines
FAFSA applications for the 2016-2017 school year will be available starting January 1, 2016, so make sure you’re ready to get a head start on paying for next year’s tuition. Let’s make sure we cover...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: College Options
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. We have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college and prepare to go through...
View ArticleJanuary Scholarship Deadlines!
It’s that time of the year again: FAFSA deadlines are approaching and you are learning what your estimated family contribution will be. Now is the best time to prepare for that tuition balance by...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Learning & Growing
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. We have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college and prepare to go through...
View ArticleStudent Loans: Why Everyone Thinks 2016 will be a Crucial Year
The following is a guest post by Stacy B Miller, Content Editor. She has been working with Oak View Law Group for the last 4-5 years. Her hard work and passion has helped her to make it to where she is...
View ArticlePLUS or Private Student Loan: Which is Right for You?
Let’s discuss the differences between PLUS and private student loans. If you’ve managed to use up all of the financial aid and scholarship awards you are determined to receive, but you still need to...
View ArticleFederal Loan Repayment Options
When it’s time for student loan repayment, it’s important to know your options. Six months after you graduate, or otherwise leave college, your federal payment plan will kick into action, putting...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Preparing
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. We have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college and prepare to go through...
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