To Defer, or not to Defer?
Going back to school to work on your education is an exciting time. However, it does take some planning around your finances so that you’re not caught high and dry with loans. You do have options to...
View ArticleTop 3 Borrowing Tips
Getting ready to start your college dream or returning to finish it up? For many, the financial planning aspect of it can be daunting, but we’re here to help! Here are three great tips to help you get...
View ArticleThe Loan Gauntlet
Returning to school is an important, life changing decision but the majority of individuals cannot pay for education outright. When you decide to take out a loan for whatever reason, it should not be...
View ArticleWhat Should be Taken Care of With My Loan Money?
So you’ve received your loan amount from your school and now you need to start thinking about how to utilize it appropriately. It’s still a good point to remember from my previous post, that you never...
View ArticleDelinquency or Default?
If you are a student loan borrower and you are in danger of not being able to make payments, do you know the difference between delinquency and default? According to Fedloan Servicing, a Department of...
View ArticleClarifying the FAFSA Process
Completing the FAFSA is one of the first steps you will take when applying for Federal Student Loans and/or the PELL Grant and with it come many questions. One common question is: I am considered a...
View ArticleThe 7 Most Common Federal Student Aid Acronyms
By Ryan Laspina Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS Dealing with the Federal Student Aid process can be stressful for first-time students, and it does not help that the process...
View ArticleAlternative Income for Paying Off Student Loan Debt
By Ryan Laspina Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS We all know how serious of an issue mounting student loan debt has become, but students may not know that there are certain...
View ArticleWhy the Expected Family Contribution Impacts Your Federal Student Aid
By Ryan Laspina Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS The most critical factor in determining your Federal Student Aid (FSA) award package is your Expected Family Contribution...
View ArticleDirect PLUS Loans: A Specialized Form of Financial Aid
By Ryan Laspina Analyst, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS The Direct PLUS Loan is a frequently used type of Federal Student Aid (FSA). This loan is intended for specific segments of the U.S....
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