While paying off federal student loans, some borrowers may consider refinancing to negotiate a lower interest rate. Refinancing a student loan is as intensive and detailed as securing a standard loan. There are many factors to consider to determine whether this is the right decision for you.
All students must begin to repay their student loans at some point. But how much should you set aside to accomplish this? After nine months without a payment, your federal student loan will default. You’ll not only be subject to endless collection calls, but the government can take you to court and may even garnish your wages.
Explore student loans for military and veterans. Understand your options and benefits for financing higher education effectively.
Find out what qualifies for public service loan forgiveness and how you can achieve loan relief through your service.
Learn about VA education benefits for surviving spouses and dependents, including scholarships and educational assistance options.
Explore our military education guides to understand your benefits and start your education journey with confidence.
Stetson University Scholarships Stetson University is known for its financial support of its students. According to the university, nearly 97% of incoming students receive a merit scholarship. The average Stetson undergraduate financial aid package in the past has been listed at approximately $57,000. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the full-time undergraduate tuition was $59,290. These…
If you are pursuing higher education in an in-demand technical field, you may qualify for an extension of your federal military education benefits thanks to a program called the Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship. Technically speaking, this isn’t so much an extension of the GI Bill as it is a program meant to enhance it.
The Veterans Eligible to Transfer School (VETS) Credit Act was created to help students attending school on the GI Bill in cases where the school closes or is no longer approved for VA programs. Learn more.
The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a military education benefit that dependents and spouses can be transferred to them by an active duty parent or spouse to get a college degree, certification, or license through an approved program. How can spouses and college-age dependents (military-speak for the military member’s children) access this military benefit? Who…
The Department of Veterans Affairs offers an education benefit to veterans called VEAP. the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program. Qualifying veterans may be eligible for a 2-to-1 matching contribution from the government…
What is the Nourse STEM Scholarship? The VA official site describes the Nourse STEM Scholarship as a Department of Veterans Affairs education benefit offering up to $30k in benefits for STEM degrees. This is a non-transferable benefit, unlike the Post 9/11 GI Bill. You are typically unable to use the Rogers funds along with Yellow…
If you are in the Army, you may be looking for a way to move forward in your career. The Army’s Hip Pocket Scholarships are one way to go.
Navigate the process with this Dependents’ Step-by-Step Guide to VA Education Benefits for VA Form 22-5490 applications.
A Pell Grant can help lower college costs, but not everyone qualifies. However, the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant may be able to help. Learn more.
The Army IgnitED program allows Soldiers to form their own unique educational pathway. Get your degree on active duty today!
Today’s active duty military members operate in some of the most challenging and dynamic environments in the world. When they’re not on the front lines of Freedom, their lives still have a number of demands: family, kids, hobbies, and in many cases, college degrees. In 2019-20, the American Council on Education reported that about 4.8…
The Navy College Program Means Degrees for Sailors Sailors looking to advance their education goals should consider participating in the Navy College Program. Through their 5-Step Volunteer Education (VOLED) Process, the Navy takes professional development through education to another level. The 5-Step VOLED Process The Navy College Program created a glidepath for Sailors to follow…
The Coast Guard Volunteer Education Program offers tailored degree and education programs to help members achieve their goals. Learn more.
New changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program allows military service to count for student loan forgiveness applications. Learn more.
A new law grants in-state tuition to Survivors and Dependents using Chapter 35 benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
On August 19, 2021, the Department of Education eliminated student loan debt for “over 323,000 borrowers who have a Total & Permanent Disability (TPD).” Eliminating Loan Debt for Qualifying Disabled Students Through a the program, the total amount of student loan debt to be discharged is estimated at $5.8 million. These discharges were set to…
Analysis of Changes Coming for FAFSA On July 1, 2023, there will be big changes in the way FAFSA operates. These changes result from the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) 2021, which was passed in December 2020 to expand provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. While many policy…
Last week, the Department of the Air Force announced that it has restored the military tuition assistance cap back to $4,500 per fiscal year. They also announced that the Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) funding has been restored, effective immediately.
Tuition Assistance (TA) is more popular now than ever thanks to COVID, with most service members having a little extra time on their hands to focus on higher education. Because of this increase in use, changes have been made to both Navy and Air Force Tuition Assistance education benefits.
