Subject: 🚨 Important Student Loan Updates!

Plus, get tips for having the "money talk" with your student and make sure you're only borrowing what you need each year.

Lending an Ear

A weekly guide to financing college.

May 12, 2024

🚨 Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Have Increased

The interest rates for federal student loans for the academic year 2024-25 have seen a significant increase of over one percentage point. Read more here.

How to Have the "Money Talk" With Your Student

Most teenagers don't understand the impact that student loans will have on their financial future. To help, parents from our Paying for College 101 Facebook group shared ideas on how to get your student up to speed before they commit to borrowing. Read their advice!

The Importance of Recalculating Student Loans Each Semester

Student loan payments can sneak up on a student. Knowing how much they're borrowing every year and the monthly repayment amount that'll be due after graduation is critical to borrowing responsibly. Learn more here.

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Our Private Lenders Suggestions

(Variable APRs as of 5/10/2024)


Note: We recommend you borrow federal student loans first. Once you've exhausted your federal loan eligibility, carefully compare your options from private lenders. 

 

➡️ Ascent (Cosigned) 6.22% - 16.08%*

 

➡️ SoFi 5.99% - 14.70%*

 

➡️ College Ave 5.59% - 16.69%*

 

➡️ Sallie Mae 6.37% - 16.70%*

 

➡️ LendKey as low as 6.08%*

 

➡️ Citizens (through Credible) 6.97% - 15.03%*

 

*Rates are based on automatic payment discounts of 0.25 percentage points. 


Before you commit to a private lender, check out Juno to see if you're getting the best loan rate available for your credit profile.

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Our R2C Content Team is dedicated to helping families navigate the

ever-changing world of college admissions and financing. 

Lending an Ear is written & edited by Becca Blauch.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this email is for general informational purposes only. Road2College is not a financial advisor or planning service, and as such, cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect circumstances. Please consult a licensed financial professional before making any financial decisions. Road2College may receive compensation from products and links featured in this email. When evaluating offers, please review the financial institution’s Terms and Conditions. Pre-qualified offers are not binding.