Student Loan Advice

Scholarships For Native American Students

The Student Loan Guru — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:02:13 +0000

Every year, the American government sets aside millions of dollars for Scholarships for Native American students and individuals for many reasons. It can be for college tuition, starting a business or even building a home. There are student loans for Native Americans which they can obtain for studying purposes or even just starting a business. [...]

Can Student Loans Be Used For Online Degrees?

The Student Loan Guru — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:53:49 +0000

Question from Brianna: I’m a single Mother and hold down a full time job. I want to get my Masters Degree but I just don’t have time to go back to school. I want to try and start taking as many courses as possible online. Can student loans be used for online degrees? Student Loan [...]

Pro’s and Con’s of Online Degrees

The Student Loan Guru — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:15:53 +0000

What are the pros and cons of online degrees that you should consider before you decide whether this is the right decision for you? There are many reasons people decide to pursue an online degree these days. Many are looking for better employment prospects while some simply wish to fulfill a desire to learn more [...]

Basic College Supplies For New Students

The Student Loan Guru — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:56:06 +0000

Going off to college or sending your child off to college is an exciting milestone in life. Hopes, dreams of the future and plans to make an interesting life all come together in the moments when a child is packing up their room one last time before heading off to school. You want to make [...]

What Are Graduate Plus Student Loans?

The Student Loan Guru — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:45:22 +0000

If you are considering attending graduate school, you are already aware that it can be cost prohibitive without financial aid such as student loans and federal grants. Considering the huge boost a graduate degree can mean for your career, it is worthwhile for you to look into all forms of financial assistance, including the graduate [...]

What’s The Most Valuable College Degree You Can Get?

The Student Loan Guru — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:45:35 +0000

Question from Barb in Washington State: I’ll be graduating High School next year and I want to know what is the most valuable college degree I can get? I mean, which college degree will serve me well over my career and which college degree will be flexible in case I want to pursue several careers [...]

Pro’s and Con’s of Obtaining An MBA Degree

The Student Loan Guru — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:15:55 +0000

An MBA is increasingly becoming the most pursued degree in the world and if you are asking why I should obtain my MBA degree, keep on reading to find out the pro’s and con’s of obtaining an mba degree. The first reason and the one reason most people pursue this degree is to improve their [...]

Ways To Pay For College

The Student Loan Guru — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:54:14 +0000

There are many ways to pay for college. Some require commitment and dedication, while others simply require a keen financial mind. The best way to pay, of course, is the way that best suits the student’s own life goals. If you are looking to pay for college in the near future, the three methods listed [...]

Scholarships For Single Mothers

The Student Loan Guru — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:14:33 +0000

Q: I’m a Single Mother and I don’t qualify for traditional student loans. Are there any scholarships for single mothers? A: The harsh reality is that in our society, there are a lot of single mothers. These women are not even of legal age when they get pregnant. However, for those who intend to make [...]

Student Loan Deferment – What It Is and How To Prevent It

The Student Loan Guru — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:29:38 +0000

A lot of students get through college by taking up scholarships, awards and student loans. The last option usually is the most painful in the pocket since borrowing money doesn’t really bode well for those who cannot find decent jobs after graduation. Yes, a college degree is important and one must sacrifice in order to [...]

Nursing Scholarships – How To Find and Apply For Nursing Scholarships

The Student Loan Guru — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:06:19 +0000

Where should you begin looking for nursing scholarships? Many people do not want to take their time finding the right nursing scholarships for them. Perhaps financial aid would be enough, or the hope that the moment they apply to a nursing school or university, a windfall or Lady Luck would come knocking right at their [...]

Top Companies That Pay Over $100,000 Per Year

The Student Loan Guru — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:51:09 +0000

I just read an article on Yahoo Finance about the Top companies that pay over $100,000 per year. This should give some of you High Schoolers that want to make big bucks an idea of what field to go into when you enter college. As if you didn’t know, becoming a Lawyer will help you [...]

Ways To Save Money In College

The Student Loan Guru — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:15:29 +0000

Most students are wondering about ways to save money in college. This can be very difficult, since there are many products and services aimed at students. For most, college is the first truly independent living situation away from parents and overbearing teachers. Because of this, saving money and being as financially independent as possible is [...]

Is the interest paid on student loans tax deductible?

The Student Loan Guru — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:29:24 +0000

I get asked this question quite a bit. Seems more and more people are wanting to know “is the interest paid on student loans is tax deductible”. Well, I’m not a tax expert, or any other kind of expert come to think about it, but thankfully, the IRS has answered this question for us. How [...]

What Are The Highest Paying Government Jobs?

The Student Loan Guru — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:36:02 +0000

Sue B. from Texas asks “What are the highest paying government jobs?” Answer: Well Sue, there are all types of high paying government jobs. And you might be surprised to learn that since Obama has taken office, the number of high paying jobs has increased an astronomical amount. Many people will say that it’s just [...]