Paying for College
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Loan options: choosing the right loan for your situation
Choosing how to pay for college is a big decision. For families facing a funding gap after utilizing federal aid, savings, scholarships, and...
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‘The stress that had once filled the room had lifted.’ Our Customer Experience team provides more than just loan assistance
Earlier this summer, a mother and son visited Granite Edvance to get help submitting an application for a Granite Edvance private student...
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FAFSA on your to-do list? Follow these FAFSA dos and don’ts
While the FAFSA has become much easier to fill out, there are still some steps you can take to make sure the process goes smoothly! ...
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Use this step-by-step approach for comparing college financial aid offers
Deciding where to attend college? It’s important to follow your heart -- but mostly likely you’re going to have to do some math as well. So,...
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Follow these 5 tips for securing scholarships
Navigating the world of scholarships can feel overwhelming, but there are simple steps you can take to increase your chances of securing funding...
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How we’re bridging funding gaps for families
Funding for college has been part of our mission for decades. We recognize that many students and families will confront a funding gap when...
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Thinking about refinancing? Here’s what you need to know
If you’re struggling to afford your student loan payments or are looking for one single payment to make your life easier, you may be...
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Granite Edvance Scholarship winner Isabella Washburn: ‘I now get to help others become comfortable with the uncomfortable’
Anyone who has sat in a dentist’s chair recently can likely appreciate Isabella Washburn’s professional goal: “to bring optimal levels of...
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Granite Edvance Scholarship winner Taoighan Othot: ‘It’s kind of an unprecendented project’
When Taoighan Othot talks about playing the cello, there is no hint of complaint in her voice, no mention of hours spent practicing while other...
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Granite Edvance Scholarship winner Aubrie Connelly: ‘I need to advocate for myself and find ways I can learn the best’
When Aubrie Connelly was five years old, she was diagnosed as being deaf in one ear. Her parents didn’t tell her. Nor did they share what the...