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How to Be More Eligible for Financial Aid

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Saving Money

As this website has mentioned in a few prior articles, both scholarships and need-based financial aid are available for students entering certain educational programs. Although scholarships are usually based on merit, need-based financial aid is typically doled out based on the financial background of students and their family. As mentioned previously, I received generous need-based financial aid to attend both college and law school. These experiences have shown me how to be more eligible for… Continue Reading How to Be More Eligible for Financial Aid

Transferring Schools to Receive More Financial Aid

June 3, 2019June 17, 2019 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

When many people attend college and graduate school, they might think that they will stay at the university they select until they obtain their degree. And it is true that transferring schools is difficult for a number of academic programs. However, as this website has discussed in a few prior articles, it is possible to change schools as an undergraduate and while pursuing a graduate degree. Furthermore, transferring schools to receive more financial aid is… Continue Reading Transferring Schools to Receive More Financial Aid

Asking Your School for More Scholarship Money

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Repayment Strategies

This website has already discussed some of the considerations that should be kept in mind when choosing schools that will lower your student debt burden. Oftentimes, it is advisable to attend lower-ranked schools in order to secure scholarship money, since decreasing the amount of student loans you borrow is important in many situations. However, even after you enroll in an educational program, there is nothing preventing you from asking your school for more scholarship money.… Continue Reading Asking Your School for More Scholarship Money

Receiving Financial Aid After Applying Early Decision

April 15, 2019 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

As many readers of this website already know, it can be very difficult for prospective college and graduate students to apply to different educational programs if they have limited financial means. The cost of application fees and traveling to different campuses can add up, and individuals can be limited in their educational options if they are restricted financially. One of the common beliefs about lower-income students is that individuals hoping to receive financial aid should… Continue Reading Receiving Financial Aid After Applying Early Decision

Siblings Can Help Each Other with Student Loans

April 8, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

This website has already discussed some of the ways that parents can help their children with student loans. And it is of course true that parents can have a major influence on how their children are impacted by student debt. However, many people might not realize that siblings can also help each other with student loans. I am a triplet, and I have twin older brothers. We have all had to help each other throughout… Continue Reading Siblings Can Help Each Other with Student Loans

How to Save Money as a Law Student

March 11, 2019 Jordan RothmanSaving Money

As many individuals are already aware, law school is extremely expensive. Indeed, people usually need to borrow hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to pay for tuition costs and living expenses while attending law school. Of course, saving money in law school allows one to borrow less money to earn a law degree, and will also mean that less interest will accrue on the debt one does borrow. As a result, saving money as… Continue Reading How to Save Money as a Law Student

Parents Should Equally Help Children with Educational Costs

February 25, 2019February 26, 2019 Jordan RothmanAdvice for Parents

Parents Should Equally Help Children With Student Loans

Since founding Student Debt Diaries almost 18 months ago, I have received hundreds of emails from people across the country. Although most individuals who email me have student loans themselves, I also receive numerous messages from parents of children with student debt. Usually, parents reach out to me in order to discover ways that they can help their kids with student loans. However, a few parents have discussed their financial struggles and other issues that… Continue Reading Parents Should Equally Help Children with Educational Costs

Parents Can Help Their Kids Receive Financial Aid

January 21, 2019 Jordan RothmanAdvice for Parents

Every student who wants to minimize the amount of money they borrow to attend college or graduate school should consider obtaining financial aid. As mentioned in a few prior articles, I received generous need-based financial aid while attending college and law school. This assistance helped me lessen the amount of money I had to borrow to earn my degrees. Through my experiences applying for financial assistance, I learned first-hand how parents can help their kids… Continue Reading Parents Can Help Their Kids Receive Financial Aid

Dual-Degree Programs Can Save You Money

November 19, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools

Most people follow a traditional path when they obtain their college and graduate degrees. Usually, individuals attend college for four years, and then attend graduate school for one, two, three, or more years depending on the degree which they are pursing. However, sometimes individuals can obtain two or more degrees at the same time in less years than it would take to obtain the degrees separately. These dual-degree programs can save you money, since students… Continue Reading Dual-Degree Programs Can Save You Money

Joining the Military Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans

November 5, 2018 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Repayment Strategies

This website has already discussed a number of strategies that individuals can employ in order to pay off their student loans. Indeed, there are many ways that borrowers can save money and earn extra income so that additional cash can be devoted to student debt. However, people can also work certain jobs that include employee benefits, which can help with student loans. Indeed, as many individuals already know, the military can help you with student… Continue Reading Joining the Military Can Help You Pay Off Student Loans