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Lending an Ear

A weekly guide to financing college.

April 7, 2024



Dear Parents,


Welcome to the newsletter that's all about paying for college. Join us each week as we explore the college-related money issues that may be keeping you up at night.


We'll provide timely information, keep you up-to-date on lender rates, and answer reader questions so you can rest easier!


Becca

Editor, Lending an Ear


Financial Aid Definitions You Need to Know


Navigating the world of college financial aid can feel like learning a new language. Use this list of common financial aid terms and definitions to help you throughout the paying for college process.


Learn All About Student Loans

Taking on student loan debt is a big decision to make. Before starting the application process, you should understand how loans work and what type of student loan is best for your family.

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Our Private Lenders Suggestions

(Variable APRs as of 4/2/2023)


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 6.07%*

 

➡️ 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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💰 Compare your student's college offers to what other student's have received with our FREE Compare College Offers tool.


🎓 Protect your college investment with GradGuard tuition insurance.


📽️ Watch our popular Financing College videos.


💻 Join our free PFC101 Facebook group and connect with other parents on the paying for college journey.

Got Questions About Paying for College?

We're Lending an Ear and Answering!

Submit your questions here, then check back each week as we highlight the most pressing questions and share our advice.

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.