Rebecca Safier

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer specializing in student loans, financial aid, and career development. She has her Master of Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and her work has been featured in Huffington Post, MarketWatch, U.S. News, and more.

Articles by Rebecca Safier

FAFSA FAQ: 15 Answers to Your Most Burning FAFSA Questions

Everyone should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year they attend college or graduate school. This important form unlocks the door... read more

How to Choose the Best Student Loan Repayment Plan for You

Paying off student loans is stressful, but there is a silver lining: Federal student loans have a lot of flexibility when it comes to paying... read more

43% of Those Under 40 Thinking About Returning to School: Survey

If you’ve grown weary of baking banana bread and binge-watching Netflix, you could consider another activity to get you through the pandemic — going back... read more

Does Withdrawing From a Class Affect Financial Aid?

Withdrawing from a class could affect your financial aid if it means you are no longer making “satisfactory academic progress.” Each college defines satisfactory academic... read more

Can the Student Loan Statute of Limitations Get Rid of My Private Loans?

If you stop paying back your private student loans, a lender can bring you to court to demand repayment. But they only have a certain... read more

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