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A weekly guide to financing college.

May 3, 2026

How to Borrow Smart

Getting Started with Student Loans

We get it. The college financing process can feel overwhelming. When it comes to applying for student loans, we don't want you to panic. We've put together a timeline of when and how to apply for loans to guide you through it.

Learn more here

Upcoming Events

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The Smart Way to Pay for College with a Credit Union

May 20th at 8:30 pm (ET)

Join us for an event with our partner, Student Choice, who will will guide families through smarter, more affordable ways to pay for college using credit union loan options.

Presented in partnership with Student Choice.

Smart Financing Strategies for College-Bound Families May 28th at 8:30 pm (ET)

Your student has committed to a college — now comes the part most families aren't prepared for. Join us for a free webinar where we'll walk you through how to calculate your true net cost, figure out how much is too much to borrow, and what steps to take before your first bill arrives.

Presented in partnership with Citizens^®

Our Private Lender Suggestions

(Fixed APRs as of 4/30/2026)

Note: We recommend you borrow federal student loans first. Once you've exhausted your federal loan eligibility, carefully compare your options from private lenders.

➡️ College Ave 2.84-17.99%

➡️ SoFi 3.23-15.99%

➡️ Sallie Mae 2.89-17.49%

➡️ Ascent 2.69-15.86%

➡️ Student Choice as low as 2.99%*

Before you commit to a private lender, check out Juno to see if you're getting the best loan rate available for your credit profile.

*Student Choice is a company that serves credit unions so they can offer fair-value student lending solutions. They will help you find a credit union to borrow student loans through. Rates vary by credit union.

More Ways We're Here to Help

🐻 Use Mama Bear Legal Forms to make sure you can help your student in an emergency. Enter promo code Road2College & save 20%.

💰 Compare your student's college offers to what other student's have received with our FREE Compare College Offers tool.

💻 Join our free PFC101 Facebook group and connect with other parents on the paying for college journey.

Got Questions About Paying for College?

We're Lending an Ear and Answering!

Submit your questions here, then check back each week as we highlight the most pressing questions and share our advice.

Our R2C Content Team is dedicated to helping families navigate the

ever-changing world of college admissions and financing.

Lending an Ear is written & edited by Becca Blauch.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this email is for general informational purposes only. Road2College is not a financial advisor or planning service, and as such, cannot be held responsible for any direct or indirect circumstances. Please consult a licensed financial professional before making any financial decisions. Road2College may receive compensation from products and links featured in this email. When evaluating offers, please review the financial institution’s Terms and Conditions. Pre-qualified offers are not binding.

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Smart Financing Strategies for College-Bound Families May 28th at 8:30 pm (ET)