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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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Guide to Income-Contingent Repayment for Student Loans
With income-contingent repayment plans (ICRs), you pay your student loans as a percentage of your income. Learn the details here.
Rebecca Safier
March 14, 2025
7 min read
Guide to Student Loan Closed School Discharge
If your school closes, you may be eligible to have your student loans discharged. Learn more about closed school discharge and how it works.
Jennifer Calonia
March 7, 2025
6 min read
Refinancing Student Loans Before Buying a Car: Things to Consider
Buying a car is a significant purchase. Lantern discusses how refinancing your student loans could be beneficial before purchasing a car.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
March 7, 2025
4 min read
Guide to Student Loan Servicing Changes
Student loan servicers may change and transfer your debt to another lender. Learn why student loan servicers change and what to do about it.
Rebecca Safier
March 6, 2025
7 min read
Understanding Institutional Loans
An institutional loan is a type of student loan provided by a student’s school. Learn more about institutional loans and how they work.
Jennifer Calonia
March 6, 2025
6 min read
What Is the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program?
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program offers healthcare professionals assistance with paying off their student loans. Learn more.
Rebecca Safier
January 14, 2025
7 min read
Understanding Paid Ahead Status on Your Student Loans
When you pay more than the minimum due on your student loans, you achieve paid ahead status. This can have unintended consequences. Read on to learn more.
Jennifer Calonia
January 13, 2025
4 min read
Guide to Colorado Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
Colorado has several student loan forgiveness programs for healthcare workers and law school graduates. Read on to find out if you qualify for them.
Rebecca Safier
January 10, 2025
6 min read
Guide to Student Loan Refinancing While on Unemployment
Being unemployed can make it tough to pay off your student debt. Learn how to handle a student loan refinance while unemployed.
Brian O'Connell
January 8, 2025
8 min read
What Is a Good Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI) for Student Loan Refinancing?
What is your debt-to-income ratio and how does it affect student loans and student loan refinancing? Read on to learn what you need to know.
Brian O'Connell
January 7, 2025
5 min read
Guide to Grad School Application Fees
Grad school application fees can add up. Learn more about grad school application costs and tips for saving money on graduate application fees.
Rebecca Safier
January 6, 2025
3 min read
How Refinancing Student Loans Affects Your Taxes
Refinancing your student loans can have tax implications. Learn how refinancing your student loans could affect your taxes.
Jennifer Calonia
January 6, 2025
6 min read
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