Deferment is typically granted as the result of a qualifying event, like returning to school. Sallie Mae®* offers deferment for private student loan borrowers while they're in school, working an ...

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As the government shutdown nears the three-week mark, federal student loan borrowers who can't get help with their accounts at the Education Department have other options. Borrowers can get assistance ...

Seeking academic help is a common practice for students to achieve academic success. Although there are some studies on academic help-seeking, current research has not fully examined this behavior ...

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Parents—a vital link between students and schools—are key to any efforts to address the chronic absenteeism plaguing many schools across the country. But some educators report that parents’ attitudes ...

Pay down debt or save for the future? A new Fidelity offering is intent on helping college graduates currently wrestling with that difficult decision. According to Fidelity data, 67 percent of recent ...

Personal loans can allow college students to borrow the money they need in an emergency, but students should consider ...

Is your student thinking of changing their major, or trying to narrow down their options and decide on one? Deciding on a major is a big step for students, and it’s normal if your Buff feels unsure or ...

Assistive technology—from visual timers to help students with learning differences keep track of their schedules to digital captioning software for those with hearing difficulties—can improve outcomes ...