Scholarships
Student Loan Default: What It Is and How to Get Out
Taking out student loans to pay for college seemed like a great idea at the time (hey, everyone was doing it!). But now...
What is Dual Enrollment and How Does it Work?
Want to get a head start on your college education? Dual enrollment is a program that allows high school students to take college-level...
How to Create a Student Resume That Wows Hiring Managers
In today’s competitive job market, creating a strong student resume is an invaluable tool for showcasing your skills and qualifications to potential employers....
Proposed Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Rules Would Affect State Higher Education
A recent set of proposed rules in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program would require most states to reassess and adjust...
How Do Student Loans Work?
So you want to go to college (or maybe continue on to grad school). But you feel like the only way to make...
In Michigan, College is Unaffordable for Everyone, Especially Low-Income Students. We Must do More to Help Students Earn a Degree.
Students today are facing critical issues in higher education that will shape their academic, career and financial trajectories for years to come. Of...
13 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score to Get the Best Rate on a Student Loan
In the 2022-2023 school year, 41% of American families did some type of borrowing to afford their child’s college education. So, if student...
The Complete Guide to Filling Out the FAFSA® as a Parent
Each year, billions of dollars in federal financial aid are left unclaimed by American families who don’t fill out the Free Application for...
How to Choose a Private Student Loan: 7 Factors to Consider
The average amount a college-bound student borrowed from private lenders increased over 40% from $6,630 in 2022 to $9,337 in 2023. As college...
A Guide to Test-Optional Colleges
As you navigate the college application process, you may have heard the term “test-optional” in relation to SAT or ACT scores. Going Merry...
