Subject: FAFSA Changes Are Coming

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August 13, 2023

Scholarship Renewal Tips and Truths

Not all scholarships are created the same. Before you send your student off to school, make sure they understand their college's scholarship renewal policies.


Read tips HERE from an expert in our Paying for College 101 Facebook community to make sure your student doesn't lose their scholarship eligibility.

Campus Safety Tips to Share With Your College Student

Help keep your student safe! Review these expert tips to make sure they know the common dangers on college campuses before they leave for school.


GradGuard offers both renters and tuition insurance. Their renters insurance is designed specifically for college life and has exclusive features that you can’t find in your standard homeowner’s insurance policy. Check out GradGuard's policies here. 

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New FAFSA Changes:

How They Impact Your Family


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Private Lender Suggestions

(Variable APRs as of 8/11/2023)


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


➡️ Brazos 5.07% - 9.52%*

 

➡️ Ascent (Cosigned) 5.94% - 15.83%*

 

➡️ SoFi 5.49% - 13.97%*

 

➡️ College Ave 5.29% - 16.99%*

 

➡️ Sallie Mae 6.12% - 16.45%*

 

➡️ Citizens (through Credible) 5.57% - 13.76%*

 

*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, and renters insurance.


📽️ Watch our popular Financing College videos.


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


Download our FREE tips from bestselling author, Harlan Cohen, on how to best support your student in college.

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Lending an Ear is written & edited by Becca Blauch.

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