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If you are hoping for student loan forgiveness, it's important that you are realistic about the implications to your monthly budget. Make sure you understand how forgiveness may affect your daily and monthly budgets.

When you're a college graduate, understanding how much you can expect to make in your first job is crucial.  Without this knowledge it will be difficult to plan for your finances and how you will manage monthly expenses and potentially student loan payments.  Managing your expectations early will help ensure success later. 

For members of Gen Z taking on debt is becoming more common. While it may feel difficult to overcome financial challenges, it’s important to focus on building strong money habits instead of giving into normalized debt loads. Here are three ways society is normalizing debt, plus actionable strategies to take control of your finances.

The Biden administration has filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes of continuing their implementation of the SAVE Plan for millions of borrowers.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize the college admissions process by leveraging advanced algorithms, AI can analyze vast amounts of data to uncover patterns and insights, thereby assisting admissions teams in identifying candidates.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced their plans for the 2025-2026 FAFSA release. As they, and the rest of the financial aid community, are working through the 2024-2025 application, it's about time to prepare for the next FAFSA cycle.

In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Education has indicated that schools will not be given the ability to make necessary batch corrections for outstanding FAFSA applications. The most recent announcement could impact thousands of students nationwide, and has left school rushing against the clock to process their FAFSA applications that require corrections.

More than one-third of the American workforce identifies as independent — freelance, temporary, or contract workers who set their own hours and rates. Maximizing your income through independent work requires personal discipline. 

Navigating the complex landscape of potential student loan forgiveness can be confusing for borrowers looking for relief. As new updates emerge, understanding the proposals, potential qualifies, and the pathways to debt relief is crucial.