Q: I just received a statement for tax purposes on my private student loans. I am currently in forbearance on the private student loans, and I noticed I had something called “capitalized interest” on my loan statements. …
Archive for January, 2010
How Student Loans Work: Student Loans For College 101
It can be very tempting to simply cruse through the student loan processes without taking the time to understand how it works, OR understand that by learning about ALL of your college financing options (beyond student loans) …
5 Student Loan Tips For Students and Parents
For students and parents of college students, it is highly important you learn as much as you can regarding financing a college education. Blindly jumping into any student loans you find along the way, could result in …
Understanding Federal Student Loan Forbearance
Federal student loan forbearances will temporary postpone repayment of principle balance and interest once your student loan payments have started. Although student loan payments are stopped, the student loan balance will continue to incur interest. You will …
3 Tips For Student Loan Consolidation
For many recent college grads, paying back your student loans may be the last thing you want to think about, however the reality is, those student loan payments are going to start rolling in shortly. One option …
Affiliated Loan Program For Students
The Affiliated Loan Program for International Students (or ALPS), what it is, and how does it work? Because of the current economic state, many private student loan lenders scaled back on overall student lending (including lending of …
Canada Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Much like in the USA, Canada also offers a range of assistance programs for students who need to pay back their Canada Student Loans. Repaying Your Canada Student Loans: 
The repayment period for all Canada student loans …
Canada Grants For College Students
Students who meet one or more of the following qualifications may receive Canada Study Grants direct from the government: 1. Are permanently disabled 2. Require exceptional financial assistance 3. Have children 4. Are a woman, enrolled in …