Student Loan Forgiveness: Who Qualifies, How Long Does It Take
Who doesn’t want their debt wiped away? Student loan forgiveness might seem too good to be true, but there are legitimate ways to get it. So-called debt relief companies, like…
Brianna McGurran
Brianna writes about student loans and money management for 20-somethings at NerdWallet. She loves helping readers figure out how to budget, pay off student loans and find jobs they love. You can read her tips — and the occasional "RuPaul's Drag Race" reference — in her personal finance advice column, "Ask Brianna," which is syndicated by The Associated Press. In her free time she's usually either strumming the guitar or reaching for the nearest red velvet cupcake.
Posts by Brianna McGurran:
How to Consolidate and Refinance Your Student Loans
There are two types of student loan consolidation: federal and private. Private consolidation is often referred to as refinancing. These processes are often confused, but they’re very different. Here’s how: Federal…
Ask Brianna: How Do I Get My Student Loans Back on Course?
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans…
How to Get Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The opportunity to erase student debt is available through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal loan borrowers who work in public service fields. They can receive loan forgiveness…
Ask Brianna: Should We Talk Finances Before We Fall in Love?
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans —…
FAFSA Renewal: 3 Steps to a Pain-Free Application
The infamously long and detailed Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as the FAFSA, isn’t only for high school seniors. Each year, college students and their parents need to…
Ask Brianna: How Can I Budget When My Rent Is So High?
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans —…
Ask Brianna: What’s the Best Way to Track My Spending?
“Ask Brianna” is a Q&A column for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans —…
How to Graduate College Without Surprise Debt
It sounds like the plot of a modern-day horror movie: A college student graduates, awash in possibility, only to open a surprise student loan bill and be overcome by panic.…
Ask Brianna: How Do I Help My Parents Pay Off College Debt?
“Ask Brianna” is a column for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all…
