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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

Can You Be Too Old to Borrow Student Loans?

April 1, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

Since founding Student Debt Diaries over a year and a half ago, I have received emails from numerous people across the country. Some of the individuals who email me are non-traditional students seeking advice about how they can pay for their educational costs. On a few occasions, individuals in their 50s and 60s have reached out to me and asked me if I thought they were too old to borrow student loans. Of course, individuals… Continue Reading Can You Be Too Old to Borrow Student Loans?

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

Working a Part-Time Job During Law School

February 18, 2019February 25, 2019 Jordan RothmanChoosing Schools, Earning Extra Money

As many people already know, law school and other graduate programs are very rigorous. The coursework required to earn most graduate degrees is extremely difficult, and graduate students typically have more responsibilities than undergraduates. However, from my own personal experiences, working a part-time job during law school or another graduate program can help minimize your student debt burden. While I was in college, I had a few part-time jobs. I gave tours for the admissions… Continue Reading Working a Part-Time Job During Law School

How Much Student Debt Is Too Much?

February 4, 2019February 4, 2019 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

Ever since I started Student Debt Diaries almost eighteen months ago, I have received hundreds of emails from individuals across the country. Many people want to know how they can earn extra money so that additional cash can be devoted to student loans. Other folks are interested in ways that they can cut expenses so that any savings can be used to pay down student debt. Numerous individuals have also asked me how much student… Continue Reading How Much Student Debt Is Too Much?

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

Discussing Student Loans with Friends and Family

December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 Jordan RothmanRepayment Strategies

It is very easy to be consumed by student loans while paying off your student debt. As previously mentioned on this website, I was absolutely obsessed with my student loans during my student debt repayment saga. Over the past year or so, I have also communicated with hundreds of people who have told me how consumed they are with their student loans. Of course, student debt borrowers often want to talk about their experiences with… Continue Reading Discussing Student Loans with Friends and Family