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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
Updated January 13, 2025
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Guide to Florida Student Loan Forgiveness Programs
The state of Florida only offers two different student loan repayment programs, unlike other states. Learn about Florida student loan forgiveness.
Rebecca Safier
August 31, 2023
5 min read
Why Do My Student Loans Keep Rising and What Can I Do?
Wondering why your student loan balance keeps increasing? Learn why your loan payoff may be higher than your balance and what factors contribute to this.
Rebecca Safier
August 31, 2023
8 min read
Do Student Loans Count As Income?
Student loans do not count as income, but there are tax implications to be aware of. Learn what types of financial aid may count as income.
Rebecca Safier
August 31, 2023
6 min read
Guide to Student Loan Forgiveness in Maryland (MD)
Maryland has seven student loan forgiveness programs for foster care recipients, homebuyers, and more. Find out if you qualify for any of them.
Rebecca Safier
August 31, 2023
7 min read
Scholarships for Women Returning to School
Scholarships for women returning to school can make a world of difference in achieving your academic and career goals. Learn about the best options available.
Rebecca Safier
August 31, 2023
6 min read
Does Private Student Loan Forgiveness Exist?
Private student loans aren't eligible for federal forgiveness programs. However, there are alternatives to student loan forgiveness that can offer relief.
Rebecca Safier
August 31, 2023
6 min read
5 Student Loan Forgiveness Options for Teachers
Becoming a teacher can mean incurring student loan debt. Read on for some student loan forgiveness programs specifically for teachers.
Susan Guillory
August 25, 2023
6 min read
Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Student Loans: Which Is Better?
Deciding between subsidized vs. unsubsidized student loans? Learn from Lantern the differences and similarities between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans.
Rebecca Safier
August 23, 2023
8 min read
Guide to Transferring Parent PLUS Loans to Students
Transferring a Parent PLUS Loan from the parents to the student is only possible if you refinance with a private lender. Read on to learn more.
Sulaiman Abdur-Rahman
August 23, 2023
6 min read
Federal Student Loan Types, Explained
There are several types of federal student loans. Learn what the different federal loan types are, how they work, and which one might be right for you.
Rebecca Safier
August 23, 2023
9 min read
Guide to Pay as You Earn (PAYE) Repayment Plan for Student Loans
PAYE is a federal program that caps student loan payments at 10% of your discretionary spending. Learn more about it, plus the plan that may go as low as 5%.
Rebecca Safier
August 22, 2023
11 min read
The Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Plan, Explained
Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) is an income-driven repayment plan that caps your monthly federal student loan payments. Learn how REPAYE works.
Rebecca Safier
August 22, 2023
9 min read
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