Articles by Jill A. Chafin
How To Get Free Tuition at Ivy League Schools and Other Major Colleges
March 31, 2023
Free college tuition might seem like a pipe dream, but it really exists — even at the Ivy League level. If your family meets the... read more
Is the Income-Based Repayment Plan Right for Your Student Loans?
March 31, 2023
Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is a program that caps your monthly student loan payment at an affordable level based on your income, and then forgives whatever... read more
Student Loans for Certificate Programs
March 31, 2023
Certificate programs can help you switch careers, get a promotion or break into a competitive industry. But although the fees are typically less than a... read more
How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?
March 24, 2023
While student loans can help pay for college, they can become burdensome if you borrow too much. But how much student debt is too much?... read more
What Happens When a Student Loan Cosigner Dies?
March 24, 2023
A cosigner assumes legal responsibility to pay a debt if the primary borrower can’t make payments. But what happens if a cosigner on a student... read more