There’s still time to register for The Six Steps to Understanding International Student Loans! Guided by our friends at Prodigy Finance, you’ll learn the terminology of student loans, how to compare loans, how to apply and qualify as an international student – and more. If you’re applying for an MBA or other master’s program as…
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What are Interest Rates and APR? (And Why are They Important?)
Let’s face it: education is expensive. And that’s before adding in an international component. Few students can afford the cost of attendance with the money that’s sitting in their bank accounts – their bank, their parent’s bank, and the accounts of half a dozen close friends and family members. The chances are good that you’ll…
Six Must-Know Steps for International Students
If you’re an international applicant preparing to study in the abroad, you may be asking yourself, “How will I pay for my degree?” Well, we can’t pay for it for you, but we can help answer your questions about how to navigate the funding process. To do just that, we’ve partnered with our friends at…
International Student? How Will You Pay for Your Degree?
If you’re an international student considering graduate study in the US, it’s easy to be daunted by the financial side of things. You’re bound to have questions – what types of financial aid are you eligible for? Will you need a cosigner for private loans? How can you apply, and what is the process involved?…
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Announces Fellows
The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund recently announced its eighth class of McGowan Fellows. The Chicago-based family foundation recognizes students from top business schools across the U.S. who are dedicated to societal issues and ethical practices. The McGowan Fellows Program, established in 2010, honors the legacy of William G. McGowan, the pioneering entrepreneur who embodied…
Best Practices for Financing Your MBA
We want you to have the smoothest possible MBA financial journey – before, during, and after your studies. Check out a recording of our recent webinar, presented by Prodigy Finance’s student finance guru, Zack Hirschfeld, for expert tips on how to budget during your MBA, plan for unexpected costs, and how to handle your grace…
Saving Money on Your Student Loan Debt: The CommonBond Story [Episode 142]
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Today’s show: a conversation for anyone with student loans. We’re talking with CommonBond’s Phil DeGisi about options to save money by refinance outstanding student loans and financing your education, as well as CommonBond’s MBA Accelerator and Social Impact Award and his own MBA experience. Meet Phil DeGisi [1:40] Undergrad at Vassar, Tuck MBA. After earning…
Tips for Planning Your MBA Budget
Getting into business school is hard; paying for it should not be. There are many things to consider when planning your journey to business school. Whether you plan to use savings, scholarship or a loan to afford school, understanding your budget for the upcoming year(s) is crucial to an education free of financial pain. What…
Quick FAFSA Facts
It’s January. The holidays are over, people are working on (or already breaking) their new year’s resolutions… and it’s time to file the FAFSA. Here are a few must-know facts and tips: • The FAFSA is the first step towards qualifying for federal and state financial aid (grants, student loans, work study, etc). Many universities…
International Student Loans with Community-Based Financing
Prodigy Finance is the leader in borderless student loans for international postgraduate students. Through our community platform, we offer financing to thousands of MBA and other Masters degree hopefuls, enabling them to attend the world’s top business schools and universities. Traditional banks are reluctant to lend to international students. That’s where Prodigy comes in. We…
Columbia Business School Update
Columbia Business School recently announced two major changes: a significant scholarship donation made by Lord Laidlaw and an update to their current application process. Increase in Financial Aid for Class of 2018 In an effort to share “the power of opportunity” with a new generation of college students, Lord Irvine Laidlaw has donated a substantial…
A Funding Plan for Business School
As you may know, the MBA experience is more than just building DCF models and structuring LBOs – it’s also expanding your network. Factoring in tuition, living expenses, and the “additional travel and getting to know your classmates” line item (which took me to Ibiza, Israel, Russia, Mexico, and more) – the total bill can…
The Truth About Student Loans
We all love True or False questions! You have a 50/50 chance at getting the question correct, don’t you? But what if someone could help you improve your chances beyond the flip of a coin? What if we could remove 50% of your doubt on questions around an important topic like “Student Loans”? Join us…
New Federal Financial Aid Regulations Promote Transparency
Changes to FAFSA policies, thanks to executive action by the Obama administration aimed at streamlining the financial aid application process, will allow students and families to learn both their aid eligibility and the true cost of college much earlier in the process. A column in The Chronicle of Higher Education applauds the changes as “a…
Facing The Student Loan Crisis
According to a new study, “A Crisis in Student Loans? How Changes in the Characteristics of Borrowers and the Institutions they Attend Contributed to Rising Loan Defaults,” student loan delinquency is on the rise, largely driven by a high rate of default among borrowers who attend for-profit institutions. The study, by Adam Looney of the…
Improving Med Students’ Financial Literacy
An AAMC report from last year revealed that 84% of med students graduated with an average debt of $180,000. There are numerous repayment options available, and, now, according to a recent AAMC article, there’s a growing push for the schools themselves to take a more active role in helping students understand those options and create a…
Start Thinking About College Financing
Sitting down and thinking about how you’re going to pay for college is never a fun activity, but unless you’re in a very small minority of very wealthy people, it’s a task that must be done. Start by asking yourself the following questions: • Have you (and your child) researched the cost of attendance at…
3 Long Term Tips For Financing Your MBA Abroad
When I turned 15, I went on a school exchange programme. After having experienced a new culture, spoken a different language, tasted other flavours and, most of all, met such diverse friends, I realized a whole new world was opening its doors and I wanted to fully explore it. I am pretty sure I did…
How To Pay For Medical School
Paying for medical school is easy right? Wrong. Paying for medical school has become increasingly challenging for students and families. Higher education is expensive, and is getting more expensive each year. Keeping up with the rising cost of tuition, living expenses, books, and supplies is difficult for every student. If you are an incoming medical…
Financing Your INSEAD MBA
I was lucky enough to get accepted to study at INSEAD 10 years ago. But before the great news I had spent at least 18 months preparing: from doing the GMAT, writing essays, deciding which school to go to, and determining how to finance this unique and life changing experience. I probably spent the least…
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