Articles by Andrew Pentis
19 Companies That Give Scholarships for College — No Employment Required
September 9, 2020
College scholarships can be unearthed from a variety of sources, including your school and state government as well as charitable organizations. But it’s wise to... read more
Zombie Student Loan Debt: How to Handle Old Bills You Thought You Paid
July 27, 2020
Americ McCullagh was so desperate to rid herself of more than $40,000 in student loan debt that she used her home’s equity to do it.... read more
DACA Financial Aid: How ‘Dreamers’ Can Get Help Paying for College
June 30, 2020
No federal law forbids undocumented immigrants from seeking a degree in the U.S. However, only 5% to 10% of the estimated 65,000 DACA students who... read more
Student Loans for Single Moms and Dads — And Other Financial Aid
June 10, 2020
If you have a child who’s years from leaving the nest, you have time to save up for their college costs. But paying for your... read more
Direct PLUS Loan Credit Counseling: What You Need to Know
May 28, 2020
If you have bad credit, you can still secure a direct PLUS loan from the federal government — but you might have to complete 20... read more