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College Loan Advice

How Do I Get My Student Loans Forgiven?

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Student loan indebtedness is always a hot topic these days, and there’s been a lot of media coverage recently about various federal loan forgiveness, discharge, and cancellation programs. Every program is a little bit different, and it can be downright confusing to figure out which program, if any, might work for you. We’ve decided it’s time to provide you with a summary of what’s out there.

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January 29, 2019by Kathy Ruby
College Admissions Consulting

December Decisions, Supplemental Essays, and Loan Repayment Plans

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On last week’s episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, guest host Ian Fisher discusses three very different phases of the college admission process: writing supplemental essays, receiving admission decisions, and repaying loans.

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December 14, 2018by Emily Toffelmire
College Admissions Consulting

Student Loan Repayment, Loyola Marymount & Occidental Essays, Science vs. Engineering Majors

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In the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coast Conversation, guest host Sally Ganga covers a wide range of topics, beginning with a discussion on how to prepare to repay student loans, and then an in-depth look at the supplemental essays for Loyola Marymount University and Occidental College. She wraps up with a lively conversation about the differences between studying the sciences and studying engineering in college.

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December 5, 2018by Kathy Ruby
College Admissions Consulting

Keeping Track of Student Loans, Submitting Your First Application, and Disclosing Disabilities

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On the latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, guest host Sally Ganga talks with her guests about whether or not to disclose learning disabilities on the admission application, how you’ll know when you’re ready to submit your first college application, and how to keep track of student loans while you’re in college.

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October 31, 2018by Lauren DiProspero
College Loan Advice

How Do I Repay My Student Loans?

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Recent college graduates must learn to navigate lots of new experiences—new freedoms, new responsibilities, and, yes, new bills. Graduates who borrowed student loans to help finance their undergraduate educations will soon be entering the world of student loan repayment—a domain that can be challenging to traverse, particularly on an entry-level salary. Borrowers wanting to get the lay of the repayment landscape should head on over to the Fortuna Admissions blog to learn about their loan repayment options from College Coach finance consultant, Shannon Vasconcelos.

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July 26, 2018by Shannon Vasconcelos
College Admissions Consulting

Summer Test Prep, Tips for Younger Students on Break, and Loan Forbearance

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On this week’s episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, guest host Ian Fisher talks all things summer. From test prep for rising seniors to self-reflection exercises for future ninth graders, he’s got you covered for ways to keep students occupied during the off-season. He also delves into the world of loan forbearance with a guest college finance educator.

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June 20, 2018by Emily Toffelmire
College Loan Advice

Can an International Student Take Out Loans for College?

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Did you receive a scholarship from a US college or university? Consider yourself fortunate; everyone loves free money! For many college students and their families, education loans are part of the paying strategy. Loans are not free money. If you are an international student and regular reader of our blog, you already know that there are certain types of financial assistance that you will not be eligible for if you decide to pursue a US degree.

What about loans? Can they be part of your paying strategy if you don’t receive enough in scholarships or haven’t saved enough to cover your education? Given the reality that student loans are a big part of how families are covering college costs today, we wanted to explore the options available to international students.

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June 19, 2018by Robyn Stewart
College Loan Advice

Breaking News! New Student Loan Interest Rates Set

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Breaking news for student loan borrowers: We now know what interest rates will be on federal student loans for the 2018/19 school year.

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May 9, 2018by Shannon Vasconcelos
College Loan Advice

How Do I Choose The Right Student Loan?


If you’re a high school senior or a parent of a high school senior, congratulations! You have officially made it through the college admissions process! The May 1st deposit deadline having just passed, you have likely made your college decision and put a deposit down at the school of your choice. The next decision point for many families will now be which college loan to choose. How does one go about making this important decision of how to finance their college education?

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May 3, 2018by Michelle Clifton

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