Student Loan Repayment Assistance Archives

Is your financial wellness plan incomplete? [infographic]

Dec 16, 2015 | Employers, Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Traditional programs like a 401(k), healthcare and competitive salary aren’t the only benefits new talent is seeking. With the rise in student loan debt, individuals are looking for employers who are offering a financial wellness plan that includes student loan...

How do I pick a student loan repayment plan?

Dec 16, 2015 | Student Loan Repayment Assistance

There are several student loan repayment plans out there for borrowers with federal student loans. But how do you choose the correct repayment plan? With the choice of Standard, Graduated, Extended, Income-Sensitive, REPAYE and more, it can be hard to know which one...

Is REPAYE the right student loan repayment plan for me?

Dec 1, 2015 | Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE), a new federal student loan repayment plan, has been in the news a lot the past few weeks. And with the alphabet soup of repayment plans like PAYE, IBR, and ICR, it’s hard to know if you should pay attention. Here are the answers to...

College scholarship tip: Know the organization – ionGuest, Monica Matthews

Nov 20, 2015 | College Planning, Schools, Student Loan Repayment Assistance

This blog post originally appeared on How to WIN Scholarships in May 2015. College scholarship tip: Know the organization One of the biggest obstacles stopping students from applying for college scholarships is writing the essay. Learning how to write a strong,...

Student Loans 101: The difference between a servicer and a lender

Nov 16, 2015 | Financial Literacy, Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Whenever the topic of student loans is mentioned, lenders and servicers will come up. Without proper education, it’s easy to get confused about what lenders and servicers are and how you should engage with each. If that’s you, don’t worry! You’re not alone. Our recent...