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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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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 ICR vs IBR Plans
When it comes to student loans, could you qualify for an income-based or income-contingent repayment plan? What are the pros and cons of each? Read our guide.
Melissa Brock
August 22, 2023
10 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
Can Student Loan Forgiveness Be Taxed?
Certain states may impose taxes on debt canceled through student loan forgiveness. Learn more about student loan forgiveness and how you may be taxed.
Jennifer Calonia
August 22, 2023
6 min read
Guide to Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) vs PAYE
Revised Pay as You Earn (REPAYE) and Pay as You Earn (PAYE) student loan repayment plans have a lot in common but are not the same. Learn about the differences.
Melissa Brock
August 21, 2023
13 min read
Is Refinancing Student Loans Worth It?
Is student loan refinancing worth it? For some, yes. It’s a good idea to understand the topic and know your goals in order to decide whether to refinance.
Jacqueline DeMarco
August 18, 2023
5 min read
Guide to Student Loan Extended Repayment Plans
The Extended Repayment Plan allows you to repay your loans over a long period of time. Learn how it works and whether it’s right for you.
Rebecca Safier
August 17, 2023
8 min read
How to Refinance Your Student Loan With Bad Credit: Step-By-Step Guide
Looking to refinance student loans with bad credit? Learn from Lantern about the strategies that make it easier to qualify to do so.
Rebecca Safier
August 17, 2023
7 min read
Debunking Common Student Loan Refinancing Myths
There are a lot of misconceptions out there regarding student loan refinancing. Lantern debunks 10 common student loan myths.
Melissa Brock
August 17, 2023
7 min read
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