Sallie Mae's "How America Saves for College 2013" study, conducted by Ipsos, finds that despite rising college costs, fewer American families with children under age 18 save for college (50%) than did just two years ago (60%). Based on a nationally representative survey of parents of children under age 18, the study found that: While nearly all parents believe college is an … [Read more...] about America Saves for College
A Proposal to Radically Simplify Student Loan Payments By Karen Weise March 24, 2014 Whether students leave college with a degree or without one, they face a dizzying array of challenges—where to live, how to get a job, and increasingly, how to repay their loans. Five organizations, including the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and Young … [Read more...] about Simplify Student Loans
Financial Literacy Credit Basics Money Mondays Webinars Develop healthy habits for a secure financial future with the resources below from Nelnet. Get savvy about finances, build a budget, and protect yourself and your financial future. If there's a topic you'd like to learn more about, send us an e-mail at Ideas@Nelnet.net or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Money Mondays … [Read more...] about Get Financially Fit
http://player.vimeo.com/video/53704027 Sometimes it may seem impossible to make your student loan payment. Maybe you decided to go back to grad school, your entry-level salary isn't what you expected, or a health condition prevents you from working—but you have deferment and forbearance options to postpone your payments and bring your account current without hurting your … [Read more...] about Taking a break from payments
If you are having financial difficulties… Because there are serious consequences for falling behind on your payments, contact your loan servicer immediately. They can help you develop a plan to bring your loan current again. Source: https://www.collegeanswer.com/manage-your-money/manage-student-loans/student-loan-repayment-options/ … [Read more...] about Repayment