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Written by: Kassadi Hilton, peer mentor

Finance and Health : Find your Balance

Meeting new people in college starts the same way every time. You say hi, ask how they are doing, then comes the classic question, “What are you majoring in?” For most, it’s a word or two, and people tend to have heard of your major before. For me, I answer […]

Life as a Financial Counseling and Planning Major (and why, …

Your physical appearance is usually the first thing people notice about you. As a college student, when you’re starting to interview for internships and full time jobs, a great first impression goes a long ways. A lot of experts say looking good on the outside starts from the inside. Remember to […]

7 Tips for Looking Good on a Budget

Staff Spotlight : Meet Isaac Ehlers!

You’re not alone in wondering if you can save money by moving off campus. However, it’s important to weigh the costs that go along with renting your very own place. Here is a list of factors to consider before making the big move. Rent Consider your monthly portion of the […]

Things to Consider Before Making the Move Off Campus

Finals week is here and you know what that means -summer is just around the corner! With summer travel plans, upcoming events, and for some, moving costs for their new jobs, this season tends to be an expensive one. Take our advice on how to save some green this summer! 1. […]

Summer Savings 101

April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month! In efforts to highlight the importance of financial literacy and teach students how to establish and maintain healthy financial habits, our staff at the Student Loan Education Office want to help you! We hope you stopped by the Be Well Hut on campus […]

April is National Financial Literacy Awareness Month!

The week after Spring break brings many mixed feelings. Maybe you’re still half asleep from that road trip to South Padre, or maybe you are feeling broke as a joke refreshed and excited about finishing your Spring semester! Yes, the end is nearly in sight with only 7 weeks left! With […]

A Mid-Semester Review : Recovering after Spring Break

With all the robo calls and suspicious emails, how can you know for sure that you are being contacted by a scammer? Student loan scams are becoming more widespread and we don’t want you to fall victim. In general, you should never pay for help with your student loans. Free assistance with […]

How to spot a student loan scam

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Helpful Resources

File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
www.studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Complete Entrance or Exit Counseling, sign a MPN, apply for a PLUS Loan:
www.studentaid.gov

Payment options for your U-Bill: Accounts Receivables
www.ubill.iastate.edu/u-bill/payment-options

Review the federal loan repayment options: Federal Student Aid
www.studentaid.gov/h/understand-aid/how-aid-works

Review your federal loan borrowing history: National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS)
www.studentaid.gov

Calculate your estimated student loan payment under various repayment plans:
www.studentaid.gov/loan-simulator/

Review your credit report for accuracy and for free:
www.annualcreditreport.com

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