If youâre working and want to continue school but arenât sure how to fund it, your employer may offer assistance. Tuition reimbursement programs are offered by many companies. While each company has their own specific requirements, tuition reimbursement is when an employer pays for a portion of an employeeâs continuing education costs. Some employers may […]
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Student loans arenât just a young personâs problem. At the end of 2020, borrowers age 50 or older held about 22% of the nationâs $1.6 trillion student debt burden, the AARP reports. Most of the debt held by 50-plus borrowers is the result of the borrowerâs education. But many people have student loans because they [â¦]
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Nursing is an extremely rewarding career, and it has the added benefit of being in high demand right now. Getting through nursing school takes a lot of hard workâand it can be fairly expensive. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2019, there were approximately 3 million people working as registered nurses in […]
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For many loans, including mortgages and credit cards, you at least need a credit history to prove to the lender that you are a reliable borrower. So, if you just graduated high school and are looking into borrowing student loans, you may be wondering if itâs possible to borrow one without credit history. It is […]
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Student loan forgiveness was a hot topic on the campaign trailâbut is one that is largely plodding along. While President Joe Biden has endorsed $10,000 of federal student loan cancellation, few Republicans support blanket student loan forgiveness. In June, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer again urged Biden to cancel $50,000 in federal student loan debt […]
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When a course of study is offered virtually, itâs considered an online school. The ability to take classes virtually can offer benefits like flexibility and convenience to students. On the other hand, online learning can make it difficult for students to connect with their peers and professors and can make it challenging to teach concepts […]
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Many schools allow students to tailor a schedule that aligns with their needs and lifestyle. However, the number of credits you take will determine whether you are enrolled full-time vs part-time. Schools generally have minimum credit amounts in order for students to be considered full- or part-time. In general, undergraduate students who are enrolled in […]
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Figuring out how to save money for graduate school can be overwhelming, especially if you are still paying off loans for your undergrad degree. But finding the money to pay for school doesnât always mean you have to pick up a side hustle or take on more debt. It is possible to save for graduate […]
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Parents can and do find ways to pay for their childâs college, but it often involves sacrifice and planning. Two keys: Save early and consistently. Starting as soon as possible and making regular deposits into whatever vehicle you choose can help smooth out the ups and downs of the stock market. Consistently making equal payments […]
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