Student Finances

The to-do list can be quite long for students preparing to enroll in post-secondary degree programs. One task students should prioritize, however, is completing their Free Application for Federal Student (FAFSA) — especially if they want need-based financial aid like student lo... Read More

In October 2023, the pause on federal student loan repayment implemented in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic ended, affecting roughly 43 million borrowers who owe a collective $1.63 trillion. To find out how borrowers are coping with the continuation of student loan payments,... Read More

During the 2020-21 school year, the National Center for Education Statistics estimated that 52% of the over 2.2 million students enrolled in a postsecondary program used student loans to finance their education. The average student borrowed around $7,219 for their student loan th... Read More

The amount of interest that accrues on your student loans significantly affects how much you pay overall. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that borrowers look for ways to lower their interest rates. One of the most common methods for lowering interest rates on student loans is refi... Read More

Among the many questions students must ask when planning for college, "How much will my degree cost?" is usually high on the list. It's a valid consideration. With the cost of college rising exponentially over the last several decades and student loan debt in the U.S. totaling... Read More

Typically, students pursuing education at an online college start in the same place — by applying to the institution they want to attend. While most colleges require students to submit an application for admission, the procedures and specifics can vary greatly depending on t... Read More

If you're considering pursuing higher education in the emerging field of artificial intelligence, you've likely heard the phrases artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) used interchangeably. While the two are related, there are key differences that students should... Read More

Self-driving cars. Delivery drones. Programs that can write everything from cover letters to love songs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to impact many aspects of modern life, and AI engineers drive this innovation. If you're wondering how to become an AI engineer, this... Read More

The Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan on June 30, and loan payments are going to restart in October. To find how prepared they are for payments to resume, in July, Intelligent.com surveyed 977 borrowers who qualified under Bid... Read More