Ryan Lane is a NerdWallet authority on student loans. He spent more than a decade as a writer and editor for student loan guarantor American Student Assistance. He also co-authored the U.S. News & World Report "Student Loan Ranger" blog, and The Associated Press has featured his work on college financial aid and loan repayment plans. Ryan paid off his student loans early and loves helping borrowers find the best ways to manage their own education debt. Email: [email protected].
Unemployment deferment allows you to postpone repayment of federal student loans for up to 36 months. To qualify, you must be receiving unemployment benefits or working part time while seeking…
Lost wages due to the new coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, may affect your ability to manage and repay student loans. The federal government, states, private lenders and others…
You can refinance student loans if you meet a lender’s eligibility criteria. Requirements vary by lender, but you or a co-signer will typically need the following to qualify: Eligible student…
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You may get a student loan refinance bonus by applying from a certain site, making successful referrals, prepaying loans or being a loyal customer.
The bottom line: Reset Button can connect you with an attorney who has previously helped student loan borrowers dismiss their debt via bankruptcy. It is best for borrowers with private student…
The average nursing student debt depends on the type of program you attend: Associate Degree Nursing (ADN): $19,928 average debt. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): $23,711 average debt. Master…
Registered nurses earn an average salary of $80,000 per year, according to a 2019 study by the online medical resource Medscape. Nurses who earn hourly wages instead of a salary…
How many years you’ll spend in nursing school depends on what type of education you need to get the job you want: Nursing assistant: less than a few months in…
You can make interest-only payments on student loans to save money. Making these payments before you graduate — or while you’re postponing repayment — can keep thousands of dollars in…
