Joanna Nesbit

Paying off $200,000 in student loans requires choosing the right repayment strategy based on your income and career path.

CTE programs are getting renewed attention and popularity after decades of a "college for all" push. Fields range from business and landscape design to data science and health sciences. Most states have dual-enrollment CTE programs and some states have scholarship funds.

Volunteering is not only a meaningful way to give back, but your service may also qualify a portion of your student loans for cancellation. Several national and state programs provide volunteer opportunities that help you pay off your student loans.

Becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is a significant investment. Scholarships and other funding can reduce how much you borrow, but pharmacy students can still end up borrowing a lot.

If you're a student loan borrower struggling with a short-term financial hiccup or a change in circumstance, deferment and forbearance can offer temporary relief by pausing or reducing your payments while keeping your loans in good standing.

Farai Piloto’s educational journey transformed a passion into a profession – a passion he now shares with the next generation of aspiring artists

Running the numbers on typical college costs can leave you feeling breathless and wondering how you’re going to afford it. Sticker prices look staggering these days, especially for private colleges. But there are ways to cut costs. In this piece, I break it all down for you.

Online students need services too, and online MBA programs offer virtual student support services, career services, and more. Here's what to look for.

A college degree can net significantly more in earnings over time than a high school diploma alone. Salaries vary widely by degree, with engineering, computer science, and business commanding some of the highest paychecks.

Retirement savings goals vary for each person, depending on when you want to retire, whether you'll work part-time, and what your retirement expectations are. Experts recommend saving 10-12 times your annual income by the time you retire.

Making connections (aka networking) before you apply to business school will help you once you're accepted -- and it can be fun! Continuing to cultivate those relationships also helps your career.

Federal student loan limits vary based on your dependency status and whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, while private student loan limits differ among lenders and are based on your credit, school costs, and financial aid.

Do you ever wonder if checks expire? Some types do. When depends on who it's from and how long ago they issued it.