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Do You Need to Register for the Selective Service to Receive FAFSA?
The latest FAFSA form does not ask any questions regarding Selective Service. Therefore, you do not need to be registered to receive financial aid.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
Updated June 27, 2025
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When Does Interest Accrue on Student Loans?
Student loan interest adds to your education costs, so it’s important to understand when and how it accrues. Learn the facts on federal and private loans.
Melanie Lockert
August 3, 2023
10 min read
What Is the College Dropout Debt Crisis?
Dropping out of college happens often and can leave a student with loans to be repaid. Here, what you need to know about this situation and solutions.
Jacqueline DeMarco
August 3, 2023
8 min read
Removing Student Loans From Your Credit Report
Student loans on your credit report can sometimes hurt your credit. Learn when and how to get them off your report, as well as the pros and cons of doing so.
Rebecca Safier
August 3, 2023
9 min read
Guide to Student Loan Exit Counseling
Student loan exit counseling is an important way to understand how to manage your student loan repayment. Learn more about exit counseling.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
August 2, 2023
7 min read
Student Loan Consolidation vs. Student Loan Refinancing
Student loan refinancing and federal consolidation are two ways to combine several loans into one payment. Read on for the differences between them.
Jennifer Calonia
August 2, 2023
7 min read
Guide to Starting a Business With Student Loan Debt
Starting a business while paying off your student loans can be complicated. Lantern discusses how refinancing student loans can help you manage your overall debt.
Lauren Ward
August 2, 2023
7 min read
New York State Student Loan Forgiveness, Explored
If you are a New York state resident who is struggling to pay off your student loans, look into student loan forgiveness programs offered by the state.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
August 2, 2023
9 min read
What You Need to Know About Refinancing a Law School Loan
Looking to refinance your law school loans? Learn how law school loan refinancing works, how to do it, and how the new student loan forgiveness plan factors in.
Jennifer Calonia
August 2, 2023
6 min read
Guide to Kentucky Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Kentucky has two student loan forgiveness programs. See if you qualify, and find out more information about Kentucky student loan forgiveness.
Jennifer Calonia
August 2, 2023
7 min read
Should You Refinance Student Loans Before Buying a House?
Buying a house can be a big decision. Lantern discusses whether or not you should refinance your student loans before buying a house.
Nancy Bilyeau
August 2, 2023
6 min read
8 Most Common Repayment Options for Student Loans
There are different repayment plans for federal student loans. Learn about each one to help choose the student loan repayment option that’s right for you.
Rebecca Safier
August 2, 2023
11 min read
Pay as You Earn (PAYE) vs. Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Plans
PAYE and IBR are income-driven repayment plans to make student loans more manageable. Here’s a look at PAYE vs. IBR to figure out which is right for you.
Ashley Kilroy
August 2, 2023
12 min read
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