Articles by Rebecca Safier
7 Countries With Nearly Free College: Where You Can Study Abroad for Close to Free
August 31, 2021
With the cost of tuition in the U.S. increasing year after year, you might be interested in earning your degree in another country. After all,... read more
6 Full-Ride Scholarships That Cover Tuition and More
July 20, 2021
Full-ride scholarships are awards that cover your full cost of attendance at college. This cost includes tuition, room and board, meals, books, fees and more.... read more
Twice as Many Women as Men Aren’t Ready to Resume Student Loan Repayment
July 20, 2021
For the past 16 months, the government has allowed federal student loan borrowers to pause their repayment (interest-free) to provide relief amid the coronavirus pandemic.... read more
45% of Americans Overspend on Gifts as Pandemic Winds Down
July 12, 2021
After a year of social distancing, many Americans are eager to get together and celebrate birthdays, weddings and other milestones. And according to the results... read more
NSLDS Is Now StudentAid.gov: What That Means for You
June 30, 2021
The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) used to be the main database that stored information on your federal student loans. To view your balances,... read more