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Meredith Galante

Meredith Galante

Meredith Galante is a freelance writer based in New York City. She has been published in USA Today, amNewYork, Newsday, and more. She helped cover Newark Public Schools after Mark Zukerberg donated $100 million to the school system. Meredith also previously worked as the Organizing Director at Families For Excellent Schools, an education policy group to help expand access to great schools. She has a BA in Magazine Journalism and Political Science from Syracuse University.

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July 08, 2020 Student Loans* federal student loans subsidized loans unsubsidized loans

What's the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized Federal loans?

For most Americans headed to college, taking out a loan to pay for college is a necessity. But once you get into the wee...

June 18, 2020 Student Loans* federal student loans private student loans budgeting for college student loan debt

How to Decide How Much Money to Borrow In Student Loans

You’ve experienced the joy of deciding which college you’ll be attending in the Fall, and now it’s time to determine how...

June 04, 2019 Financial Aid and Scholarships* FAFSA

How are assets treated on the FAFSA?

When you’re filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you may think that you and your family’s i...

May 31, 2019 Salary and Career* work-study internships

What Jobs Are Available During College?

As a student, you may be responsible for all or the majority of the cost of attending college, or maybe you just need so...

May 27, 2019 Salary and Career* paying for college income share agreements

What are Income Sharing Agreements and Are They Right for Me?

Heading into your college career the thought of thousands of dollars of student loan debt can be a burdensome feeling.

March 29, 2019 college applications Cost of College* application fees application fee waivers

How Can I Apply to College for Free?

If you’re a student getting ready to apply for college, you might experience some shock when it comes time to pay for th...

March 28, 2019 college applications Cost of College* application fees budgeting for college application fee waivers

How Much Should I Budget for College Application Fees?

If your child is about to be college age, it’s likely you’ve been thinking about how to pay and budget for college.

March 28, 2019 college tuition grants and scholarships Cost of College* paying for college federal student loans private student loans

How Can I Pay for College with Bad Credit?

If you are a parent of a soon-to-be college aged student, and you have bad credit, you might be worried that it will aff...

March 28, 2019 Financial Aid and Scholarships* paying for college FAFSA taxes

Do I Have to Wait Until Our Tax Return is Out to File FAFSA?

You may already know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, can be key to helping y...

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