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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.
CommonBond Staff
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May 30, 2019
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.
Zina Kumok
April 24, 2019
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).
Kat Tretina
October 16, 2019
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.
November 20, 2018
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.
November 19, 2018
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.
Halona Black
November 15, 2018
The Harrisons can rest a little easier now… and more importantly, they’ve learned a lot about paying for college.
Scott Fried
November 6, 2018
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.
October 19, 2018
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).
Jordi Lippe-McGraw
October 18, 2018
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.
October 17, 2018
Here's how you can save yourself money in the long run by starting to make student loan payments early.
Amy Fontinelle
Here's how you can make applying for financial aid as easy and straightforward as possible.
Amanda Holden
October 11, 2018
Here are some tips to help parents save money during school vacations.
Eric Rosenberg
October 3, 2018
Here's why the 2019-2020 FAFSA is easier to fill out than it's ever been before.
October 1, 2018
Here's what you need to have ready before you begin the cosigning process.
September 25, 2018
Here's what you need to be able to cosign for a student loan.
Teresa Ruiz Decker
August 3, 2018
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.
Paige Northup
December 1, 2020
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.
February 27, 2018
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.
March 6, 2018
How to protect or improve your credit when you cosign a loan.
March 8, 2018
A comprehensive guide to determining which kind of loans to take out for school.
April 4, 2018
Before borrowing money, it's important to research other possible options.
April 6, 2018
Funding a child's college education can be difficult—but is it worth taking money from your retirement fund?
Lindsay VanSomeren
April 19, 2018
Everything you need to know about how to get college and grad school scholarships.
April 20, 2018
Here's how to prepare for May 1, National College Decision Day.
April 27, 2018
Here's what you need to do before meeting with your financial aid counselor.
May 10, 2018
Here are five web tools for determining exactly how much money you'll need for college.
Marianne Hayes
June 6, 2018
Here's how to earn credits quickly and graduate from college early in order to save money.
June 20, 2018
Here are four steps to follow to make sure you're ready for college.
June 27, 2018
Here's the truth behind three common misconceptions about student loans.
Jessie Taylor
July 2, 2018
How to make sure your kids know what they need to when it comes to paying for college.
July 6, 2018
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.
July 9, 2018
A full primer for the Federal Work-Study Program.
July 17, 2018
Here are four of the most common myths about cosigning for student loans.
July 30, 2018