Student Loans: Where to start? (Part 3)

If I have loans, where do I find them? There is a number of ways to find where your loans are, but we suggest first to find your federal loans, go to https://nslds.ed.gov/: Click on “Financial Aid Review” -> Accept the terms and conditions -> Log in with your FSA ID (If you don't have …

Student Loans: Do I need one? (Part 2)

When should I consider a loan? First, make sure that you have applied for all the potential free financial aid (scholarships and grants) that you are eligible for: Complete the FAFSA (www.fafsa.ed.gov)Apply for Named (Donor) Scholarships between December 1 and February 1 (www.calvin.edu/go/namedscholarship)If a Michigan resident, file the FAFSA by March 1 in order to …

Student Loans: What are they? (Part 1)

Ever heard of a loan? A loan is money you can borrow that must be repaid once you either a) graduate, or b) are enrolled in college/university less than half time. Loans can help bridge the financial gap left after you receive other types of financial aid. They can be an important resource for investing …