Student Finances

If you're planning on going on to graduate school, passing the GRE is one of the biggest hurdles you have to face. The GRE, which stands for Graduate Record Examination, is like the SAT or ACT for graduate school, and more than 500,000 students take it each year. The GRE has thre... Read More

Student loans and the cost of college are two issues that have been getting increasing attention over the past decade with the total outstanding student loan debt now approaching $1.7 trillion. There is no shortage of stories about student loan borrowers who have had their liv... Read More

With the cost of living increasing, and student loan payments set to resume this fall, there have been many discussions about Gen Z’s ability to afford necessities such as rent and to repay debt. To learn more about the financial health of Gen Zers that are currently student... Read More

The use of sports betting apps has become legal in many states over the past few years, and some universities have even partnered with these companies to promote their services to students. A 2023 study by the NCAA found that sports betting is becoming increasingly popular amo... Read More

It’s commonplace for college students to stay busy over the summer by working or participating in internship programs. As student loan payments are set to resume in the fall, students may be feeling more pressure to earn money this summer, and fewer students may be willing and ... Read More

After a pause of over three years, federal student loan payments are set to resume this fall. As a result, there is a growing movement among borrowers to boycott or strike the payments. In August, Intelligent.com surveyed 1,000 federal student loan borrowers to find out how ma... Read More

Recent analyses have shown that the cost of college tuition has increased 178% between January 2000 and June 2022. With tuition rates so high and student loan debt a topic of political debate, it’s no secret that many are questioning the value of a college degree today. At t... Read More

Biden’s student loan relief plan, which would cancel up to $10,000 in federal student debt for borrowers, and offer an additional $10,000 of relief to borrowers who received Pell Grants, was blocked on Friday, October 21 by a federal appeals court. Republicans argue that the... Read More

The cost of college has risen rapidly over the past couple of decades. It’s no longer feasible for students to cover tuition costs by picking up part-time work or summer jobs. Today, students either need to rely on student loans or a college fund started by their parents. To... Read More