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Student loan policies change frequently and the right information can make the difference between financial stress and financial progress. This blog provides expert insights, actionable strategies, and timely updates to help borrowers understand their options and make informed decisions.

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Coach Q&A: Refinancing Parent PLUS Loans

Oct 8, 2019, 5:00:19 AM

Hi, I took out Parent PLUS loans for my son’s education. I would like to refinance them so I can pay less interest. How do I do that?

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Coach Q&A: How to Rehabilitate or Consolidate Your Defaulted Student Loans

Sep 10, 2019, 5:00:31 AM

I want to get my student loans back in good standing. What do I need to do to rehabilitate or consolidate my defaulted student loans?

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Coach Q&A: How to get your student loans out of default

Aug 6, 2019, 5:00:08 AM

My student loans are currently in default and I’d like to get them back into good standing. I’m really not sure what to do. Can you help me figure...

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Are Student Loan Repayment Benefits Ageist?

Jul 11, 2019, 4:00:52 AM

By Jeni Burckart

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness is Failing Public Servants

May 30, 2019, 4:00:21 AM

By Jeni Burckart This post is a modified version of an original post by Jeni on LinkedIn

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Ask Jeni: Can I Transfer my Parent PLUS Loan to my Child?

Jan 22, 2019, 3:00:21 AM

I have a Parent PLUS Loan in my name for one of my children. How can I change the loan to put it 100% in my child’s name, removing my name...

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Ask Jeni: How Soon Can I Refinance?

Jan 8, 2019, 4:00:29 AM

I just recently took out a private student loan with a 10.00 APR interest! How long should I wait until trying to refinance the loan? I’m currently...

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Ask Jeni: Is Student Loan Debt Consolidation Beneficial?

Dec 26, 2018, 4:00:41 AM

How can I consolidate my student loans? How do I know if consolidation will be beneficial? If you want to consolidate your federal student loans you...

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Ask Jeni: How Do I Fund my MSN Program?

Dec 11, 2018, 4:00:25 AM

I will be starting my online MSN program and I’m wondering what my options are for financing the degree and for loan forgiveness after graduation.

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