Blog Category // Borrowing for College

      Student Loan Debt Statistics + Smart Borrowing Tips for College

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, May 29, 2026
      How Much Student Loan Debt Do Students Graduate With? Student loans are a reality for many college students, but ...

      The 5 Worst Ways to Pay for College

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Apr 02, 2026
      Paying for college is one of the biggest financial decisions families make, and with so many options, it’s easy to feel ...

      More to Consider When Considering Community College

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, Mar 04, 2025
      Okay, let’s be real—community college sometimes gets a bad rap. Maybe you’ve heard people say it’s just for students who ...

      Questions to ask about student loans if you need to borrow.

      Posted by RISLA, Jul 09, 2024
      By now, you probably have been accepted to college and you know where you are headed to this fall. But have you decided how ...

      College Entrance and Exit Counseling - What to expect

      Posted by Melanie Trindade, May 01, 2024
      What to expect . . .

      Compare Financial Aid Offers with Caution

      Posted by Jodi Anderson, Dec 22, 2022
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