3 ways to plan your college budget

Planning your budget and managing expenses can set you up for financial success during and after college.

10 must-visit destinations to inspire your next MBA trip

CommonBond surveyed over 1,000 MBA students on where they are excited to travel to next. Their responses might just inspire your next trip.

When Should I Get My MBA?

Is there a perfect age to head to b-school?

How Top MBAs Aced Their B-School Essays

Applying to business school can be an exciting yet stressful time. To help get you started, here’s some advice from MBAs who’ve been in your shoes and made it through with acceptance letters in hand. ‍

What I Wish I Knew During Business School

How do you make the most of your business school experience? CommonBond’s own MBA alumni share their best advice.

Why I Got My MBA

What are the best reasons to pursue an MBA degree? We asked CommonBond's own MBA alumni to tell their "why b-school" stories.

5 Graduate Student Loan Myths - Debunked!

Whether you're taking out student loans for the first time or have taken them out before, odds are that you've heard a lot of fact and fiction about the process. Here are five of the most common misconceptions around graduate student loans.

Meet CommonBond's 2019 Dental Scholarship Winner!

How medical students get better rates with CommonBond

CommonBond has already helped thousands of doctors manage their student debt through refinancing and we are thrilled to now offer a new in-school option for current medical students. 

Scholarship Winner Shares His Experience as Part of a Military Family

This spring, CommonBond offered a $3,000 scholarship to students in military families to help defray the costs of college. We were thrilled to select our winner. Kendall Faison speaks highly of how his father’s military service has inspired him.

Advice for Incoming MBAs

As incoming MBAs are getting ready to move to new cities, go on trips, network and brush up on quant skills, we rounded up some MBA employees at CommonBond to share some advice. Here’s some of what the team has learned after a few years on the other side of b-school.

More Ways for Military Families to Pay for College

Even for the strongest Americans, paying for college can be hard. Here's a rundown of the types of aid, scholarships and grants available to family members of veterans.

How Dental Students Get Better Rates with CommonBond

At CommonBond, we’ve been supporting students with better student loans for years. We started with refinance and MBA loans and we're thrilled to now offer a new in-school option for dental students. 

Does financial aid cover summer classes?

Most of us think of summer as a time to chill out and relax, but for a lot of college students, the summer is an opportunity to ramp up their studies.

What are the best graduate scholarships available?

While graduate scholarships can be competitive, with hundreds of applicants, you should apply if you meet the criteria. Many programs give multiple awards each year—not just one.

The complete guide to filling out the FAFSA

Figuring out how to pay for college can cause some headaches. One of the best ways to get started is by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

What are the differences between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans?

Most students today need loans to finance their college educations, and it’s important to know what loan programs are available to you and the benefits they offer in the long run.

How to take advantage of federal student loan benefits

It’s good to know that while your life may change, there will always be resources available to help you manage your federal student loan payments.

Everything grad students need to know about the FAFSA

When it comes to obtaining student aid as a grad student, your first step is going to be the exact same as the first step that you took when you applied for undergraduate aid: filling out the FAFSA.

3 tax issues that could affect 2019-2020 financial aid

As of October 1, the FAFSA for the 2019-2020 school year is now open. Although the government made changes to the FAFSA that make filling it out easier than ever, it can still be helpful to have extra information, especially when it comes to tax issues.

How to pay off student loans your parents cosigned

If you’re currently repaying student loans your parents cosigned, chances are you want to do everything possible to maintain their good credit standing. Here’s what you need to take into account and how you can protect them.

4 steps to using a 529 plan to save for your child’s education

Your 529 plan is an investment account that gives you tax-free earnings growth and tax-free withdrawals when used to pay for qualified expenses related to education. This can include tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, computers, and room and board in some instances.

What CommonBond’s $10k Parent PERKS Scholarship winner learned about paying for college

The Harrisons can rest a little easier now… and more importantly, they’ve learned a lot about paying for college.

5 ways to ace your business school interview

So you’ve decided to pursue a Masters of Business Administration degree (MBA). Congratulations! Doing so is a significant investment in your future that will help you boost your earning potential and your job outlook. It’s a great way to fast track your career.

4 tips to help you prepare for your business school video essays

The timer begins as you’re staring into your computer screen. You have exactly 90 seconds to wow a business school admissions officer with your story. Will you be able to pull it off? With some practice and an understanding of what b-schools are looking for, the answer is yes!

Your ultimate college money checklist

Now that you're a full-fledged young adult, it's time to talk about money. And the sooner you start, the better off your finances will be. With spring semester right around the corner, here's our ultimate college money checklist.

5 ways to be a financially supportive parent (without going broke)

If you can’t afford brand-new cars, luxury vacations, or the latest iPhone, that doesn’t mean you’re not a great parent. Instead, focus on achievable ways you can help your child mature into a responsible adult.

5 common mistakes you're making on the FAFSA

It’s that time of year. No, we’re not talking about the leaves changing or pumpkin spiced lattes—it’s time to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

How to factor financial aid into the college application process

Is your dream school expensive? That doesn’t mean you can’t go—you may receive aid that will make it possible. But planning out your college list with finances in mind will give you more options when you ultimately decide where to go.

Why It's a Good Idea to Make In-School Student Loan Payments

Here's how you can save yourself money in the long run by starting to make student loan payments early.

7 Ways to Ace Your First Year of College

As freshman year rolls on, here are some tips on how to make the most of it.

How to Streamline the Loan Application Process with a Timeline

Here's how you can make applying for financial aid as easy and straightforward as possible.

7 Ways Parents Can Save Money While Their Kids Are Home from School

Here are some tips to help parents save money during school vacations.

Why Filling out the FAFSA Is Easier Than Ever

Here's why the 2019-2020 FAFSA is easier to fill out than it's ever been before.

5 Amazing Trips for MBA Students

Travel is popular in MBA programs--and these five places offer valuable opportunities.

How to Make Cosigning a Student Loan a Breeze

Here's what you need to have ready before you begin the cosigning process.

What Does It Take to Cosign a Student Loan?

Here's what you need to be able to cosign for a student loan.

How the MBA Student Loan Application Process Works

A detailed walkthrough of everything you need to do to get a CommonBond MBA loan.

5 Common Misconceptions about Paying for Your MBA

America's student debt is now well over $1.4 trillion, and MBAs know this all too well. If you're an MBA student staring down debt it may feel a little hopeless, but we're here to clear the air about some common repayment misconceptions.

Cosigner Release: What It Is and What CommonBond Offers

When taking out a student loan with a creditworthy cosigner, an undergraduate or graduate student may feel like they're forever being tied at the hip with mom or dad. Cosigner release—a feature of CommonBond student loans—may alleviate that feeling.

Your College Award Letter, Explained

Not all college award letters are created equal. Learning how to read a school's award letter will enable you to understand each one that comes into your mailbox.

Why You Should Consider a Startup MBA Internship

This time of year is traditionally when first-year MBA students begin to explore how they want to spend their summers. Here's why MBA students should consider a summer role at a startup, instead of a larger company.

Here's How to Calculate How Much Money You Need for College

If you and your child have arrived at the second half of high school—congratulations! Now you've come to the tricky business of determining exactly how much to budget for the next phase of their life: college.

What Is the FAFSA and How Does It Work?

A guide to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including what it is, how to fill it out, and how it can help any incoming college student.

Will Cosigning a Loan Affect Your Credit?

How to protect or improve your credit when you cosign a loan.

Should You Take Out Federal or Private Loans to Pay for School?

A comprehensive guide to determining which kind of loans to take out for school.

Here's What to Do Before You Apply for Student Loans

Before borrowing money, it's important to research other possible options.

Should You Travel While in Business School?

Here's why so many business school students travel, and why you should consider it if you're getting your MBA.

Should You Dip Into Your Retirement Fund to Pay for College?

Funding a child's college education can be difficult—but is it worth taking money from your retirement fund?

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Finding and Applying for Scholarships

Everything you need to know about how to get college and grad school scholarships.

What You Need to Do Before National College Decision Day

Here's how to prepare for May 1, National College Decision Day.

5 Factors to Help You Decide Which Business School to Attend

How to pick the business school that's right for you.

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your First Financial Aid Meeting

Here's what you need to do before meeting with your financial aid counselor.

How to Tell Your Employer You're Getting an MBA (Without Burning Bridges)

Leaving a job to go back to school can be tough, but doing it the right way will pay off in the long run.

5 Tools to Calculate (and Reduce!) College Costs

Here are five web tools for determining exactly how much money you'll need for college.

Here's How to Pay for Your MBA in 2018

Here's what you need to know about funding your MBA.

How I Saved $40,000 by Graduating from College Early

Here's how to earn credits quickly and graduate from college early in order to save money.

What Should I Do the Summer Before Business School?

What are the best ways to prepare for business school the summer before it starts?

4 Ways to Prepare for College Before It Starts

Here are four steps to follow to make sure you're ready for college.

3 Myths about Student Loans—Debunked!

Here's the truth behind three common misconceptions about student loans.

Families: Here's How to Have That Student Loan Conversation

How to make sure your kids know what they need to when it comes to paying for college.

5 Ways to Pay for College

At CommonBond, helping you pay for school is our top priority, so we've put together a list of five avenues to explore that can help support the cost of your education.

Everything You Need to Know about Work-Study

A full primer for the Federal Work-Study Program.

7 Ways to Prepare for Your First Year of Business School

Getting ready to go to business school? Here's what you should be doing to hit the ground running this fall.

6 Common Money Mistakes College Students Make

Here are six common money mistakes to avoid when you start college.

These Are the Most Common Misconceptions About Cosigning

Here are four of the most common myths about cosigning for student loans.