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Student Loan Basics: Interest Rates

Jan 06, 2021

Knowing the basics about interest rates will help you better understand loans — student loans and others. Know before you owe!

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VIDEO: Parent PLUS vs Private Loans

Mar 13, 2019

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VIDEO: Parent PLUS vs Private Loans

Mar 13, 2019

Take a closer look at student loan options with My College Corner. After confirming financial aid eligibility and scholarship funding, a balance may still be outstanding, requiring a student loan for payment. But which loan is the best choice?

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VIDEO: Options to pay the college bill

Feb 27, 2019

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VIDEO: Options to pay the college bill

Feb 27, 2019

Mapping out the options to afford college just got easier. After reviewing the award letter during our last video with guidance counselor Scott Maciag, John Hupalo returns to take a closer look at the options to close the balance due.

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VIDEO: Understanding your financial aid award letter

Feb 13, 2019

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VIDEO: Understanding your financial aid award letter

Feb 13, 2019

John Hupalo and Scott Maciag, long-time high school guidance counselor, dissect an actual financial aid award letter to show the free money, earned aid and loans. They offer tips on student loans, discuss net price vs total cost of college and talk about appealing the financial aid award when the package isn’t enough.

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5 tips to help file the FAFSA (Video)

Oct 17, 2018

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5 tips to help file the FAFSA (Video)

Oct 17, 2018

Take the right step forward and get the FAFSA form filed to maximize college financial aid eligibility. Don't leave money on the table - This goes for parents AND students! Here's 5 tips to help get started from #MyCollegeCorner

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5 Tips to boost College ROI While Still in…

Feb 09, 2018

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5 Tips to boost College ROI While Still in…

Feb 09, 2018

Let’s put away the calculator and think simply about how students and parents can take concrete actions to increase the Return on Investment (“ROI”) for education while a student is in college. Here’s how:

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Tuition Payment Plans

Feb 05, 2018

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Tuition Payment Plans

Feb 05, 2018

Chances are, financial aid (grants and student loans) won't cover your entire college bill. Instead of automatically taking another loan to cover the gap, paying the rest over the school year may be an option for some families. Learn more here: