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Ask the Experts: Finding the Right Student Loan

August 5, 2010 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

The process of choosing a student loan is confusing. For most, it’s an entirely new experience full of unfamiliar terms and choices that will impact your long-term financial future. You, like most students navigating this process, probably have a lot of questions. We’re here to help!
Today we have seven questions compiled by the student bloggers…

My Internship: Financial Aid Isn’t That Scary After All

July 28, 2010 | posted by College Money Insider.

The following is a guest post by Wake Forest University sophomore Tommy Adams about his summer internship at the Overture Student Loan Marketplace:
When I decided to ditch my lifeguarding job (well-paid, I might add) for an internship in Washington, D.C., my friends thought I was crazy.  My mom even thought I was a little crazy,…

Cash for College Giveaway: Enter to Win!

July 23, 2010 | posted by College Money Insider.

As we enter the final weeks of summer, have you figured out how you’re going to pay your bill for school this fall? Could you use an extra $250 to help pay for your tuition? We’re here to help!
Today we’re pleased to officially launch the Overture Student Loan Marketplace Cash for College Giveaway. It’s your…

Summer Scholarship Deadlines: Get These at the Last Minute!

July 16, 2010 | posted by Tia Peterson.

Still in need of some extra cash for college this fall? Here are some scholarships that have deadlines in July and August, so you still have an opportunity to apply for them and secure some last minute money to help pay for school.
In case you haven’t yet, you should head over to www.fastweb.com to find even…

Financial Aid 101: How Will You Pay for College?

June 30, 2010 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

The process of paying for college is confusing. There are lots of funding options and even more forms. There are also lots of pitfalls, including advertisers willing to “help” you take care of your tuition “in one quick step.” What there are not, however, are shortcuts.
So which of the many financing options are appropriate for…