Debt management is an important consideration when attending any college or university. You must properly prepare yourself financially in the near and long term. It is crucial that students have an understanding of the costs of education as well as how to plan and budget accordingly. We encourage students to begin this process as far in advance as possible when considering continuing their education to ensure the highest possible return on their academic investments.
Debt Management Tools
- Federal Student Aid Loan Repayment Calculator
- Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Debt
- MyMoney.gov - the U.S. Government's site dedicated to teaching financial literacy
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Bankrate.com - interest rates for a variety of financial products and payment calculators
- Annual Credit Report - receive your free annual credit report from the 3 major credit bureaus
- IRS Tax Benefits for Education - find out what rules may benefit you when filing your U.S. taxes
- Student Loan Borrower Assistance - a comprehensive and very useful website that covers almost all the basics regarding past, present or future student loans of all varieties