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Undergrad

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.

Zina Kumok

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January 10, 2019

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).

Kat Tretina

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October 16, 2019

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.

Halona Black

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December 7, 2018

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.

Halona Black

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November 30, 2018

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.

Kat Tretina

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November 20, 2018

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.

Zina Kumok

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November 19, 2018

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.

Scott Fried

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November 6, 2018

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.

Marianne Hayes

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March 7, 2019

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).

Jordi Lippe-McGraw

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October 18, 2018

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.

Kat Tretina

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October 17, 2018

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.

Amy Fontinelle

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October 17, 2018

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.

Kat Tretina

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October 15, 2018

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.

Amanda Holden

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October 11, 2018

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.

Scott Fried

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October 1, 2018

How to Make Cosigning a Student Loan a Breeze

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

Eric Rosenberg

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September 25, 2018

What Does It Take to Cosign a Student Loan?

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

Teresa Ruiz Decker

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August 3, 2018

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.

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February 27, 2018

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.

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March 6, 2018

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.

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April 4, 2018

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

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

Amanda Holden

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April 6, 2018

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.

Lindsay VanSomeren

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April 20, 2018

What You Need to Do Before National College Decision Day

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

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April 27, 2018

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.

Teresa Ruiz Decker

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May 10, 2018

5 Tools to Calculate (and Reduce!) College Costs

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

Marianne Hayes

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June 6, 2018

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.

Scott Fried

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June 20, 2018

4 Ways to Prepare for College Before It Starts

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

Amanda Holden

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June 27, 2018

3 Myths about Student Loans—Debunked!

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

Jessie Taylor

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July 2, 2018

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.

Scott Fried

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July 9, 2018

Everything You Need to Know about Work-Study

A full primer for the Federal Work-Study Program.

Marianne Hayes

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July 17, 2018

6 Common Money Mistakes College Students Make

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

UNiDAYS

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July 26, 2018

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