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Variable vs. Fixed Rate Student Loans
Your student loan terms will dictate how you repay your debt and how much it costs. A key loan term...
10-min read Student Loan Forbearance
See our research on student loan forbearance options for federal and private borrowers, who’s eligible, and what it costs to...
10-min read Study: Students Lose Confidence in Career Outlooks as They Progress Through College
A survey of over 7,000 college students uncovered concerning data regarding how colleges prepare students for the "real world."
6-min read Student Loan Consolidation vs. Refinancing: Which Saves You More Money?
Consolidation is the process of combining student loans into one loan. It can be done through the Department of Education...
5-min read How Do Millennial Outlooks on Personal Finance Vary By Income Level?
Surveying 1,000 Millennials split evenly between three income brackets, LendEDU gauged how this generation perceives wealth.
16-min read What Is a Federal Direct PLUS Loan, and Who Qualifies? 2025-2026 Guide
If regular financial aid isn’t enough, you have one more option: The Direct PLUS loan. This loan can help bridge...
7-min read Who is Paying For College? It Might Depend On Race or Institution
With over 13,000 answers from current college students, LendEDU analyzed how much responsibility students bear in paying for college and...
9-min read Firstmark Student Loans Review
Firstmark Services is a company based in Nebraska that specializes in servicing private student loans. Firstmark has been part of...
4-min read On Average, Raising a Child Costs $13,186 in First Year
In a survey of 1,000 parents, LendEDU put some data behind the financial commitment that comes with raising a newborn...
17-min read Top Colleges & Universities For Federal Work-Study Financial Aid
According to the most recent data compiled by LendEDU, the average cost for attending a four-year not-for-profit college or university...
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