The Student Loan Podcast
Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez, Co-Founders for STARTNOO.com
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Welcome to the Student Loan Podcast! Here you’ll find practical advice on tackling student loan debt, paying down your higher education expenses and inspiring stories about paying off student loans.
Join Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez as they discuss student loans, tuition, and everything in between.
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May 4, 2022
67. Dee-1 | How He Finished Paying Sallie Mae Back
Rapper Dee-1 (@dee1music), David Augustine Jr., is a socially conscious rapper, entrepreneur, and podcaster inspiring millions on a journey to empowerment. His commitment to spreading positivity and financial inclusion led him to become the first rapper in Louisiana history to be appointed by the governor.
In 2016, Dee-1 released a hit song, "I Finished Paying Sallie Mae Back," describing how he used his record deal proceeds as an artist to pay off his student loans instead of buying luxury items. The song exploded and since then, David has made so much impact in the community and showed that you don't have to rap about life’s vices to be successful in music.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode67
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Mar 16, 2022
65. Student Loans and StartNoo | Radio Interview on 88.9 FM
Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez were invited to join "KMOJ's Community Viewpoint" and share the vast reality of the student loan debt crises and how StartNoo can help in its own way. KMOJ 88.9 FM has been on air since 1976 and continues its legacy as a community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This segment on KMOJ is the station's way of achieving its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode65
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Feb 23, 2022
64. Interviewed by Leah Guy | A Social Enterprise that Tackles Student Loan Debt
Leah Guy, author, inspirational speaker and podcaster, invited us to join her show, The Modern Sage Podcast.
We discussed the power of giving and receiving. The importance of community and connection. We shared our story about StartNoo and why we decided to start a social enterprise to tackle student loan debt.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode64
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Feb 16, 2022
63. David Russak | Paying Off $350k of Student Loan Debt
Dr. David Russak, creator of MoneyMobilizer.com, joins the student loan podcast to share how he paid off more than $350k in student loan debt.
David is a full-time practicing physical therapist who personally understands the hard word and discpline it takes to pay off student loans. David doesn't just gloss over his experience but shares what he wishes he would have done differently if he were to do it again.
In today's episode we discuss:
* How exactly David paid off over $350k in student loans;
* What David would have done differently if he were to do it all over again;
* The importance of the often overlooked expenses that add to your student loan debt total; and
* much, much, more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode63
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Feb 9, 2022
62. Alli Williams | Marrying Someone with Student Loan Debt
Alli Williams, founder of FinanciALLIfocused.com, joins the Student Loan Podcast to share her personal experience of paying off over $100k in student loan debt! Alli shares what is was like to decide to go into marriage knowing that she would be helping her husband pay off his student loans. Luckily, Alli and her husband did a tremendous job of paying off over $150k as a team and today's episode shows you how you can too.
In today's episode we also discuss:
* Should you decide to marry someone with student loans;
* Being open and honest about finances early in the dating process;
* How Alli was able to get her employer to pay more than they advertised for her graduate degree and how you can too; and
* How Alli and her husband were able to plan and execute how to pay off their student loan debt.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode62
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Feb 2, 2022
61. Paolo Varquez | The Student Loan Experience
Dr. Paolo Varquez joins The Student Loan Podcast to share his personal journey with student loans and how he paid off over $75,000 in student loans in under 2 years.
Dr. Varquez does a great job of getting straight to the point of how to pay off your student loans and what to consider if you decide to go ahead and take out student loans.
In today's episode we also discuss:
* Reverse planning how you want to pay for schools;
* Considering the timing of your student loans;
* How to leverage the gig economy to pay off your student loans;
* Being open-minded to talking about money with your friends and family;
* The benefits of joining the debt free community; and
* Creative ways to turn everyday experiences into a possible savings strategy (hint, hint...Costco Adventures)
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode61
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jan 12, 2022
60. Glen Dunzweiler | Life is More Than Student Loans
Glen Dunzweiler joins the student loan podcast to share why life is more than student loans. With the New Year well under way, Glen will help you get your mindset on track to accomplish your goals of paying off your student loans and also living the life you want.
Glen wants students to succeed! After teaching at universities for eleven years and seeing students put themselves into debt with no exit strategy, he looks to give students the tools he wishes he had while he was in school. Education doesn’t have to be the confusing poverty trap it has become.
Get ready for some motivation as the Spring semester kicks off.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode60
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Dec 15, 2021
59. Claire Wasserman | Take Command of Your Career After College
Today, Claire Wasserman, founder and author of Ladies Get Paid joins The Student Loan Podcast to discuss the many moving parts of your career after you graduate from school. Claire gets right into the nitty gritty and shares rock solid advice for how to advance for your career in more ways than one.
Claire shares her personal story and how she had to overcome explicit bias, micro-aggressions and the gender pay gap as a recent college graduate finding her purpose.
Luckily for you, Claire breaks it all down into bite-sized pieces that you can implement today. You might have to listen to this episode more than once to get all of it down, but hey, we won't mind if you do. ;)
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode59
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Dec 8, 2021
58. StartNews | Is Student Loan Forgiveness Back?
Today's episode is a bit different from the typical StartNews update. Today, Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez play and discuss recent clips of members of Congress calling to Cancel Student Loan Debt.
The discussion doesn't end there though because they also play clips from the opposing view point to provide a balance of the different perspectives on the issue of Student Loan Forgiveness.
Listen to the clips and find out more from today's episode by visiting the show notes:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode58
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Dec 1, 2021
57. Latasha Peterson | How to Make More Money with Side Hustles to Pay Off Your Student Loans
Latasha Peterson (@artsandbudgets), founder of ArtsandBudgets.com, joins the Student Loan podcast to share how she paid off $25k in debt in a year through side hustles and how you can too!
We discuss with Latasha:
* How to find a side hustle that matches your skills;
* Planning for using your side hustle money to pay your student loans;
* Setting aside money from your side hustle for taxes;
* Starting a side hustle with little to no money;
* How to win a free copy of Latasha's e-book on 100+ side hustles to help you make more money; and
* much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode57
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Nov 24, 2021
56. Brandyn Rodriguez | How To Work with Your Partner to Pay Off Six-Figure Debt
Today, Brandyn Rodriguez, founder of PositivelyB (@debt_free_2020), shares how she and her husband, DJ, paid off over $130k in debt! This episode provides real life advice for working together with your partner to pay off your debt together.
We discuss with Brandyn:
* The importance of developing a debt payoff plan;
* Communicating your plan with your partner;
* Working together as a team to provide for self-care;
* The benefits of resetting and recharging after hitting milestones; and
* much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode56
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Nov 17, 2021
55. Nika Booth | How to Stick to Your Debt Payoff Plan
Today, Nika Booth, founder of Debt Free Gonnabe (@debtfreegonnabe) joins the show how to stick to your debt payoff plan. Nika doesn't keep it academic on today's episode. She shares her personal story to help demonstrate what it takes to stick to your debt payoff journey.
Nika doesn't hold back in today's episode. She shares how she overcame the inevitable obstacles that she faced shortly after starting her debt payoff journey. Up to this point, she has paid off over $70k in debt and isn't looking to slow down any time soon.
If you are in the middle of paying off your student loans, then you won't want to miss this episode!
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode55
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Nov 10, 2021
54. Kat the PA | You Can Enjoy Your Life and Pay Off Your Student Loans at the Same Time
Today, Kat the PA, from PA the FI Way joins The Student Loan Podcast to discuss how you can pay off your student loans and enjoy your life as the same time.
Kat is a Physician Assistant that is working her way towards Financial Independence so she can retire early, but she isn't depriving herself to get to her goal. She is well aware from her personal and professional experiences that life is not guaranteed so she is balancing paying off her debt while enjoying her life.
We discuss with Kat:
* the cost of becoming a physician assistant;
* how she manages to pay off her debt while also saving to enjoy her life;
* why she is motivated to reach financial independence before traditional retirement age and why you should too;
* and much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode54
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Nov 3, 2021
53. Cyril Jose | Train Your Dollar
Today, Cyril Jose, creator of @trainyourdollar joins The Student Loan Podcast to share how it isn't too late for you to learn about money. Cyril shares his personal story and how it wasn't too late for him to get started on his personal finance journey
We discuss with Cyril Jose:
* why it's not too late to learn about money even though many projections don't include "late" financial bloomers;
* what sparked him to change his money mindset;
* how he and his wife aligned their visions for financial freedom;
* how action beats indecision every day of the week;
* and much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode53
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Oct 27, 2021
52. StartNews | Student Loan and Higher Education News Update
Today, Daphné and Shamil discuss the latest student loan and higher education news updates.
Some of the topics covered today include:
* Navient transitioning student loan borrower accounts over to Maximus;
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness lawsuit settlement; and
* the possibility that free community college will be taken out of the current budget package being negotiated by Congress.
Visit the show notes for links to the articles discussed in today's episode:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode52
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Oct 20, 2021
51. Rob Phelan | Become Debt Free
Rob Phelan, author of M is for Money, Co-lead Personal Finance Curriculum writer for ChooseFI Foundation, and the owner of The Simple StartUp joins the Student Loan Podcast to share how he became debt free and how you can do the same.
We discuss with Rob Phelan:
* how he became debt free and how you can do the same with your student loans;
* two main methods that you can use to help pay down your student loan debt;
* how are money habits are formed during our early childhood;
* how childhood fun like arts and crafts can help motivate you to pay down your debt like never before
* and much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode51
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Oct 13, 2021
50. Indigenous Peoples' Day | Intersection of Tribal Life and Higher Education
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, today's episode is a mix of clips from previous interviews with Dr. Chris Nelson (Episode 32), Dr. JD Lopez (Episode 28) and Dr. Amanda Tachine (Episode 30). They previously joined the Student Loan Podcast to help shed light on the intersection of tribal life and higher education.
Be prepared to open your eyes to a new perspective that you may not have considered before from a community of people that have often been overlooked, especially when it comes to higher education.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode50
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Oct 6, 2021
49. Lucia Pilar | The Wealth and Health Journey
Lucia Pilar, teacher and personal finance coach, joins The Student Loan Podcast to share how her personal story as a first generation Mexican American college graduate formed her passion to share lessons of financial literacy within her community.
Lucia Pilar created The Wealth and Health Journey to help first-generation, BIPOC, and women gain control of their finances and build generational wealth.
We discuss with Lucia Pilar:
* how middle-class Americans end up shouldering a great deal of the student loan burden;
* how family bonds inspired her to share lessons of financial literacy;
* Lucia even shares on-the-spot advice she would give her clients in sample scenarios;
* and much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode49
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Sep 29, 2021
48. Umme Hoque | The Debt Collective and Their Calls to Cancel Student Loan Debt
Today, Umme Hoque, the Organizing Director for the Debt Collective joins the The Student Loan Podcast to discuss why student loan debt cancellation is desperately needed in America today.
We discuss with Umme Hoque:
* The purpose and mission of the Debt Collective;
* Calls for President Biden to fix the current student loan debt crisis;
* The need for student loan debt cancellation for all Americans;
* Ways you can demonstrate your unhappiness with the current state of the student loan system; and
* much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode48
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Sep 22, 2021
47. Senaida Ng | Managing Life as an International Student, Startup Founder, Musician and Content Creator
Senaida Ng joins the Student Loan Podcast to share how she manages life as an international student, startup founder, musician, and content creator. If you wanted to learn how such a mover and shaker gets this all done and so much more, then this episode is for you.
We discuss with Senaida Ng:
* Ways that she has financed her education as an international student;
* Creative ways that you can make money as a student to help with your expenses;
* How she manages her many responsibilities; and
* much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode47
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Sep 15, 2021
46. Happy Latinx Heritage Month & StartNews Covering Updates to Higher Education and Student Loans
Happy Latinx Heritage Month! Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez go over some of the latest higher education and student loans, but that's not all.
This episode also shares plays clips from previous episodes that cover the student loan and higher education perspective of Latinx students and student loan borrowers.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode46
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Sep 8, 2021
45. Gary Santos Mendoza | Education, Mental Health & Identity Part Two
Gary Santos Mendoza joins the show to discuss higher education, mental health awareness, identity and how it all relates to student loans and the student experience.
Gary currently serves as the director of the intercultural resource center at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ. If you like discussing topics like gender identity, mental health, cultural norms, and student loans than this two-part episode is just the episode for you. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two next week!]
We discuss with Gary Santos Mendoza:
* The role of higher education administrators in the lives of students;
* How your identity is fluid and what that can mean for your perspective towards money;
* The impact that cultural and societal norms had on his mental health as a student; and
* much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode45
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Sep 1, 2021
44. Gary Santos Mendoza | Education, Mental Health & Identity Part One
Gary Santos Mendoza joins the show to discuss higher education, mental health awareness, identity and how it all relates to student loans and the student experience.
Gary currently serves as the director of the intercultural resource center at Rutgers University in Newark, NJ. If you like discussing topics like gender identity, mental health, cultural norms, and student loans than this two-part episode is just the episode for you. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two next week!]
We discuss with Gary Santos Mendoza:
* The role of higher education administrators in the lives of students;
* How your identity is fluid and what that can mean for your perspective towards money;
* The impact that cultural and societal norms had on his mental health as a student; and
* much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode44
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Aug 25, 2021
43. What is StartNoo?
Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez discuss the origins of The Student Loan Podcast and the startup they co-founded that allows for students and alumni to serve the community and receive payments towards their student loans or tuition in return.
Learn more at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus.
Show notes for today's episode:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode43
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Aug 18, 2021
42. Adam Minsky | Student Loan Lawyer & Senior Contributor at Forbes
Adam Minsky, Esq. joins the show to share why he started a practice over 10 years ago that focuses on protecting the rights of student loans borrowers. Adam is also a Senior Contributor for Forbes and shares recent student loan news that can impact many student loan borrowers and how they might prepare for them.
In today's episode we cover:
* Knowing your student loan rights;
* when you do or don't need to call an attorney to help with your student loans;
* why student loans are so hard to discharge during bankruptcy;
* President Biden's extension of student loan relief; and
* much much more.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode42
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo.com to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Aug 11, 2021
41. Dr. Ijeoma Kola | Four Degrees with Zero Student Loan Debt
If you thought you were busy, then you haven't met Dr. Ijeoma Kola.
She joins the Student Loan podcast not only to share how she went from undergraduate to her Ph.D. without taking on any student loan debt, but how she is paying it forward for other black women and nonbinary doctoral candidates through her nonprofit Cohort Sistas.
Dr. Kola is not only a self-proclaimed "nerd" but an online personality that has built a large following through her blog, YouTube and Instagram.
In today's episode we cover:
* How Dr. Kola obtained four degrees without having to take on any student loan debt;
* How she used blogging and building an online brand to help pay for her Ph.D.;
* The mission behind Cohort Sistas and the importance of mentorship for black and non-binary doctoral candidates; and
* much, much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode41
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Aug 4, 2021
40. Mike Kleba | Teachers and School Leaders Transforming the Student Experience
Today, Mike Kleba, a 20+ year public school teacher, co-author of the book Otherful, school culture expert and climber of Mount Kilimanjaro (no, that wasn't a typo) joins the show.
Mike goes into how teachers and school leaders can change the culture of their schools and therefore the student experience by making a shift in their leadership.
Today's episode covers:
* How finding what motivates your students and peers is foundational to changing the culture of the classroom;
* Why being "otherful" is actually a better form of leadership for long term success; and
* much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode40
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to see if StartNoo is on your campus and learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jul 28, 2021
39. How Universities Can Help Students Land Jobs They Want
Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez discuss how universities can help students land jobs they want.
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode39
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jul 21, 2021
38. Brandon Miller | Save Tuition by Going to College in Canada
Tired of out-of-this world tuition? Well, today's guest, has a possible solution for you.
Save on college expenses by going to college in Canada. Brandon Miller is an immigration consultant that has helped many Americans take advantage of the benefits of studying in Canada. Today, we look at what that might look like for you.
This episode provides a different perspective to help you explore all your possible options in and outside of the U.S.
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode38
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jul 14, 2021
37. StartNews | Student Loan and Higher Education News Update
Today, Daphné and Shamil discuss the latest student loan and higher education news updates.
Some of the topics covered today include:
* FedLoan Servicing not renewing its contract with the federal government;
* Calls for U.S. News to stop using SAT/ACT scores in school rankings; and
* Large donations given to colleges and universities from private donors.
Visit the show notes for links to the articles discussed in today's episode:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode37
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jul 7, 2021
36. Pamela Keith | How She Used a HELOC to Pay Off Her Student Loans and So Much More!
Have you ever imagined paying off your student loans in one fell swoop? Well, our guest today, Pamela Keith, Esq., has lived that very moment when she wrote a check to pay off her nearly $100K in student loan debt.
In today's episode we will cover how Pam was able to reach this prolific milestone and so much more. We also dive into:
* Not allowing for student loans to make life decisions for you;
* How you need to pay your soul before paying the "man";
* How to be the CEO of your own brand (think "me.com"); and
* so much more...
Visit the show notes for all the extra details:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode36
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jun 30, 2021
35. Negotiate and Appeal Financial Aid
Today, Daphné and Shamil discuss how to negotiate and appeal your financial aid package. You don't have to settle for the first offer letter you receive from your dream school. Learn how to negotiate and appeal your initial financial aid package in today's episode.
Visit the show notes for more information:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode35
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jun 23, 2021
34. Phyllis Khao | Making an Impact While Paying Student Loans
We are joined on The Student Podcast by Phyllis Khao, who we have termed the Service Queen. Phyllis shares her story of service to others while navigating how to pay for school as a first generation college student.
There are plenty of laughs in today's episode as we cover:
* why Phyllis decided to go to college in the first place;
* why Phyllis chose a career in medicine;
* the challenges of figuring out how to pay for school;
* how to be of service to others while still paying off your student loans; and
* why helping others can go a long way.
We hope you enjoy's episode and take away a little inspiration for your own journey in life.
Learn more by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode34
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jun 16, 2021
33. Make Your Degree Worth it By Volunteering
Today Daphné and Shamil discuss how to make your degree worth it by volunteering.
Learn more by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode33
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jun 9, 2021
32. Chris Nelson | Financial Aid is More Than Just Money
In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Chris Nelson (@chris52nd) to discuss why financial aid is more than just money and how the meaning of money for students changes over time.
We also dive into:
* The tension between being a part of a greater community as a Native and individualism taught by Western Society;
* How your relationship with money impacts how you decide to pay for school;
* How following the path of others in your own way will inspire others to do the same; and
* Why and how Dr. Nelson persevered as a first generation college student to achieve her current level of success.
Learn more by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode32
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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Jun 2, 2021
31. Janette Martinez | Solutions for Student Loans from the Latino Perspective
Janette Martinez, former Senior Policy and Research Analyst at Excelencia in Education, joins the Student Loan Podcast to share solutions for student loans from the Latino perspective.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode31
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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May 26, 2021
30. Amanda Tachine | Native Students in Higher Education and Navajo Tribal Life in America
Sit down for this episode. Dr. Amanda Tachine, PhD (@atachine) breaks down Indigenous perspectives on higher education, including policy, opportunities for partnership, and opportunities for understanding.
Get ready to laugh, cry, and be angry, all in one episode. We discuss everything from college affordability to highlighting declarations of Tribal higher education.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode30
Visit our podcast sponsor at StartNoo to learn how you can exchange service hours in the community for direct payments towards your student loans or tuition.
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May 19, 2021
29. Latinos in Higher Education | Amanda Martinez from UnidosUS
Amanda Martinez from UnidosUS (formerly National Council of La Raza) joins the show today to discuss Latinos in Higher Education and also shares her education and student loan story as a Latina.
This episode follows Amanda along her journey as a first generation college in California to student to a policy analyst with UnidosUS in DC while also weaving in the complexities faced by many Latinos across America today. She dives into the data and shares solutions that can help improve student success that are currently being advocated by her team at UnidosUS.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode29
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May 12, 2021
28. Jameson David Lopez | Graduating with a PhD and Zero Student Loan Debt as a Tribal Student
Today's guest, Dr. Jameson David Lopez, also known as "JD", shares how a dime changed the way he looked at financing his education. It's crazy how 10 cents led him on a path of ultimately graduating with a PhD and no student loan debt - seriously!
JD also touches briefly on some of the stereotypes around tribal students and some of the differences between how money is viewed as a community.
If you're looking for a little inspiration, then this episode is for you.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode28
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May 5, 2021
27. President Joe Biden's American Families Plan with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel from the Washington Post
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel from the Washington Post joins The Student Loan Podcast to discuss President Joe Biden's recent American Families Plan announcement and its impact on higher education costs and student loans.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode27
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Apr 28, 2021
26. When Do Student Loans Resume and Being Prepared For When They Do
In today's episode Daphné and Shamil discuss what happens when extended federal student loan relief under the CARES Act expires, and what actions you might consider taking between now and then.
View the full list of resources in the show notes by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode26
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Apr 21, 2021
25. Alejandra Acosta, Predictive Analytics in Higher Education - New America Think and Action Tank
Alejandra Acosta (@AleAcostaEd) is a policy analyst with the higher education initiative at New America. She conducts research and analysis on the equitable and ethical use of predictive analytics in higher education.
In today’s episode Alejandra does a wonderful job of breaking down what is predictive analytics exactly and how it applies to higher education and the student experience.
Learn more by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode25
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Apr 14, 2021
24. Calling Customer Service - Daphne Calls a Student Loan Servicer
Today we have a unique episode for you of a recorded call Daphné had with a student loan servicer. We hope that this episode will help you before you call your student loan servicer and ask for details about your student loans. As you’ve heard from other guests of the show, the first step you need to take in paying of your student loans is gathering all of the details and options available to your specific student loan scenario. So, without any further ado, let’s get to it.
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Apr 1, 2021
23. Betsy Mayotte, Avoiding Student Loan Scams
Happy April Fool's Day! Unfortunately, being fooled isn't so fun when you've been scammed for thousands of dollars by someone posing to offer you student loan forgiveness.
No need to fear, because you will walk away from today's episode learning how to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and how to avoid scammers that pretend to offer similar programs to help you with your student loans.
Betsy Mayotte, the founder of TISLA (http://freestudentloanadvice.org/), joins the show again not only to share how to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and how to avoid student loan scams, she is helping spread awareness on this subject by using the hashtag #dontbefooled.
Learn more and join in on the #dontbefooled social media campaign by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode23
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Mar 24, 2021
22. Ideas That Could "Radically" Change the Student Loan Industry
In today's episode Daphné and Shamil take a fun twist and discuss "radical" ideas that could change the student loan industry.
View the full list of resources in the show notes by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode22
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Mar 17, 2021
21. Katherine Wheatle on Changing the Narrative on Student Borrowers of Color - Lumina Foundation
Dr. Katherine Wheatle, strategy officer for federal policy and equity at Lumina Foundation, joins the show to share the details of a report that she led on Changing the Narrative on Student Borrowers of Color.
Today's episode is the deep dive of deep dive episodes, so put on your policy hats and get prepared to learn about how this report is helping people have the difficult conversation discussing the effect of endemic structural racism on inequitable student outcomes.
To learn more about Dr. Wheatle, the Lumina Foundation and to obtain your own copy of the report, visit the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode21
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Mar 10, 2021
20. Nena Ugwuomo, Founder of Student Dream Shares How Student Dream Is Helping Close the Black Wealth Gap
Nena Ugwuomo, founder of Student Dream (https://www.studentdream.org/) joins the show to share how Student Dream is accomplishing their mission of closing the black wealth gap by leading lessons on personal finance, investing and entrepreneurship.
We hope you are ready for a great episode because Nena does a wonderful job of taking a deep dive into each of the three areas of focus and how they will help generate wealth for the black community and lead to long term generational change.
***As a BONUS, The Student Loan Podcast is going to pay for the application fee of one lucky winner. Listen to the entire podcast episode to found out how you can win this prize! ***
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by visiting the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode20
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Mar 3, 2021
19. Shamil Rodriguez Shares What It Was Like to be on The Board of Trustees for a Community College
Shamil Rodriguez, co-host of The Student Loan Podcast and co-founder of StartNoo.com shares his experience of being on a community college board of trustees at the ripe age of 23.
Sit back and enjoy this episode because we take the scenic route into Shamil’s higher education experience in hopes that you can take away some of the perspective he’s gained over the years.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by vising the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode19
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Feb 24, 2021
18. Betsy Mayotte - Founder of TISLA Shares Free Student Loan Advice
Betsy Mayotte, the founder of TISLA (http://freestudentloanadvice.org/) joins the show to share free student loan advice that she has gained in over 20 years in the student loan space. She's helped thousands of families navigate through financing their higher education goals.
We hope you have your thinking caps on today because Betsy jumps into why she started a free student loan advice nonprofit, her experience negotiating the details of regulations that directly impact your rights as a student loan borrower, and the three most important take-aways she believes every listener should implement after listening to this Student Loan Podcast episode.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by vising the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode18
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Feb 17, 2021
17. Danielle Douglas-Gabriel Breaks Down the History and Current State of Student Loans in America
Danielle Douglas-Gabriel from the Washington Post joins The Student Loan Podcast to discuss the history and current state of the student loan industry. Danielle covers everything from the history of student loans in America, CFPB enforcement efforts, student loan scandals that have shaped current student loan policies, the Biden administration plans for student loans, and so much more.
We hope you have your thinking caps on for this episode because Danielle drops knowledge bombs all episode long. We hope you take away as much as Danielle shares in this episode with us today.
Capture everything that was covered in today's episode by vising the show notes at:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode17
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Feb 12, 2021
16. Celebrities Paying Off Student Loans
In today's episode Daphné and Shamil take a fun twist and discuss celebrities that have paid off student loans for their fans or random people they've encountered on the internet.
This fun filled episode will inspire you, make you laugh, and give you some insight as to how sharing your story online can be heard by the right person at the right time and lead to your student loans being paid off. We hope you have as much fun listening to this episode as we did making it.
View the full list of resources in the show notes by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode16
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Feb 3, 2021
15. Laura Meckler from the Washington Post Discusses Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in Advance of Senate Confirmation Hearing
The train has arrived, ladies and gentlemen. Today is the beginning of the Senate Confirmation hearing of the Biden-Harris administration nominee, Miguel Cardona, for Secretary of Education.
Expert Laura Meckler joins us from the Washington Post to discuss the historical appointment of Miguel Cardona. With the incoming administration already making changes within the first few weeks, Laura discusses differences between the recent Secretary of Education and the current nominee, Miguel Cardona. We also discuss the unique complexities of how race-relations and bilingualism may impact the coming administration, and how Cardona may impact
View the full show notes and learn more by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode15
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Jan 27, 2021
14. Should You Push Back Paying Your Student Loans?
In today's episode Daphné and Shamil respond to a listener's question asking if they should go to graduate school to defer paying back their student loans.
They discuss what to consider when making this type of decision and walk you through the decision making process of the value of your graduate degree. They also take a dive into other options to keep in mind when making large financial decisions like deciding to go to graduate school.
View the full list of resources in the show notes by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode14
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Jan 20, 2021
13. Biden's Student Loan Plan
Happy Inauguration Day to everyone in the United States!
New administration, new student loan agenda. With every Presidential Administration, new policies, efforts, and strategies are implemented across a number of different categories. The student loan crisis is no different. At a time when over 44 million Americans hold over $1.7 trillion dollars in student loan debt, and at a time when the country attempts to heal wide divisions, there is no better time to have a clear agenda on an economic recovery.
Buckle Your Seat Belts and Stay Tuned as Daphné and Shamil take a Deep Dive Into the Biden Administration's Possible Plans for Student Loans.
View the full list of resources in the show notes by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode13
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Jan 13, 2021
12. How to Achieve Your New Year's Resolution of Paying Off Your Student Loan Debt
Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez discuss how to achieve your New Year's Resolution of paying off your student loan debt. They've gathered ideas and share strategies that you can implement in your own plan to pay off your student loan debt.
Some of the lessons you'll learn from this episode include ways to committing to the challenge of paying off your student loans, accountability systems to keep you on track and several methods you can choose from that fit your personal preference for ultimately achieving your student loan debt payoff goal! This episode is jam packed with lessons so bring out your notebooks, iPads, laptops, or whatever it is you use to keep track of lightbulb moments because there will be plenty of them to come.
View the full list of resources in the show notes by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode12
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Jan 6, 2021
11. Daphné Vanessa Shares How She Was Able to Get Her Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees for Free!
Daphné Vanessa Shares How She Was Able to Get Her Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees for Free! Daphné Vanessa is not just a boss at StartNoo (pun intended), she is a boss at following the flow of money, understanding the university endowment system and has first-hand experience with building out a multinational network of nonprofits and volunteers.
In this episode not only will you learn more about the co-host of the Student Loan Podcast, but you will gain valuable advice that can potentially change the way you finance your education while in college. Daphné shares how relationships, hard work, creative thinking and a little bit of serendipity can go a long way. So take out your notebooks (or note taking app...lol) because you'll want to remember what she has to share. Visit the show notes for more details.
View the full show notes and learn more by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode11
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Dec 30, 2020
10. Co-Hosts Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez Provide the 2020 Year End Recap and 2021 Look Ahead for Student Loans
Daphné Vanessa and Shamil Rodriguez, The Student Loan Podcast co-hosts and co-founders of StartNoo.com provide a 2020 end of year recap and look forward to possible changes to student loans, tuition and everything in between in 2021.
This episode is fun twist from the traditional interview format as Daphné and Shamil share their thoughts on some of the student loan headlines that dominated 2020 and look forward to what's on the horizon in 2021. They discuss topics such as student loan forgiveness, payment deferral programs, remote learning and much more.
View the full show notes and learn more by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode10
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Dec 23, 2020
9. Jorge Alguera Shares How Being an Undocumented Immigrant Didn't Stop Him From Pursuing His Goals of Higher Education
Ladies and gentlemen, be prepared to leave your excuses at the front door. Jorge Alguera joins the show to share his personal journey of obtaining a higher education while being an undocumented immigrant.
This episodes discusses how Jorge went from paying $15K for an associates degree to having to pay only $1,500 while completing his first semester of law school part-time. Jorge also shares his perspective as a college administrator and discusses why he gives back to the community through programs such as the CUNY Black Male Initiative.
In addition to your notebooks, pull out some Kleenex (not a sponsor) because Jorge inspires with his humble beginnings, his steady perseverance, and unwavering optimism.
View the full show notes and learn more by visiting:
https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode9
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Dec 16, 2020
8. Leslie Awasom Shares How He Tackled Over $200K in Student Loans While Growing a Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio Outside of his FT Job - It All Started With a Shift in His Mindset
Leslie Awasom joins us from Xsite Capital and the Exciting World of Multifamily Investing to share his journey conquering mindset, becoming financially independent, and shifting the paradigm on student loans. Leslie is a successful investor, healthcare professional, family man, and so much more. During this episode, prepare to be enlightened and bring out your journal, because you will be taking notes.
Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode8
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Dec 9, 2020
7. Dr. Adam Rothman Shares How He Managed to Work While Attending Med School and Pay Down His Student Loans - Dr. Adam Rothman Interview
Are we seeing double? Yes, today's episode with with Dr. Adam Rothman, M.D., a hero in his own right. Dr. Rothman is saving lives during COVID-19, and has graciously offered his time to share his student loan journey with us!
This episode has exciting tips and tricks for navigating six figure student loan debt and all of the unique solutions available to aspiring doctors. You won't want to miss this one!
Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode7
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Oct 12, 2020
6. Choncé Maddox Shares How She Paid Off Her Student Loans 7 Years Early! Pay Yourself First and Help Your Future Self - Choncé Maddox Interview.
Choncé Maddox joins us in this episode to discuss how consistency and good habits resulted in paying off over $50,000 of consumer debt. Choncé has been featured in Essence magazine, she is a Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) and freelance writer who loves to talk about everything personal finance. Her writing has been featured on sites like Business Insider, LendingTree, Credit Sesame, Barclaycard and the New York Post. Choncé was named one of the top financial experts to follow on Instagram by Black Enterprise.
Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode6
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Oct 6, 2020
5. Jordan Rothman Shares How He Paid Down Nearly $200K in Student Loan Debt In Less Than 4 Years! A Penny Saved Is More Than a Penny Earned - Jordan Rothman Interview.
You probably aren't surprised that our guest Jordan Rothman paid off $197,890.20 in less than four years. Oh wait, you are surprised. We were too. Jordan paid off six-figure student loan debt in less time than it took to accumulate the debt. We dig that. One more thing. He accomplished this before 30.
If you want to learn from the best, this episode is it.
Get ready for some laughs! Jordan was fun, insightful, and full of actionable advice. Jordan Rothman, Esq. joins us from from the Student Debt Diaries, where he blogs about all things student loans. Jordan is also partner at The Rothman Law Firm LLC , where the firm is led by experts both on the litigation front and transactional side - from commercial litigation and real property disputes to commercial deals and transactions.
That's not all ladies and gents - Jordan also writes for Above the Law!!! (We are clearly ATL fans).
Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode5
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Oct 5, 2020
4. A Little Bit Everyday Goes a Long Way - Zina Kumok Interview. Zina Shares How She Saved Over a Year in Student Loan Payments just $10 a month.
In this episode, we cover how small consistent steps over time can result in big outcomes - like Zina paying off $28,000 in student loan debt 7 years early by making consistent $10 extra payments.
Using a combination of increasing extra payments, and freelance writing, Zina discusses tips, tricks, and strategies she used to conquer her mountain of student loan debt.
Full show notes and resources can be found here: thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode4
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Sep 21, 2020
The Student Loan Podcast - Episode 3 - Your Net Worth Is Not Your Self Worth
So you're in over your head in student loan debt and you don't know where to turn. It feels like this weight that you can't shake off or a thought that is constantly repeating in your head like a broken record. If you've been in that situation, you're not alone and Melanie Lockert is here to help.
Melanie has been to the student loan debt mountaintop and she has great advice to share on how she paid off over $80,000 in student loan debt but more importantly, she shares resources that you can use to help cope with the stress that carrying student loan debt can cause.
She's been there before and that's what makes this episode so interesting. Melanie is the author and creator of Dear Debt and she is currently expanding her reach into the mental health and personal finance space with her latest "Mental Health and Wealth" blog and podcast.
We can't wait for you to enjoy and learn from this episode. Share this episode with a friend that might be looking up the student loan debt mountain w…
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Dec 19, 2017
The Student Loan Podcast - Episode 2 - Scholarships
The Student Loan Podcast - Episode 2 - How to Find and Win Scholarships
So, it’s the 11th hour, and your college tuition bill is due. Should you take out student loans? Today, we are going to talk about how you can scholarship your way to a fully paid tuition bill.
In this episode we go over four questions to help you secure scholarships and reduce your need for student loans:
* Where do I find scholarships?
* How do I write a winning scholarship application?
* What do I do after submitting my scholarship application?
* What resources are available to help?
For more information and for a copy of our show notes, visit www.thestudentloanpodcast.com/episode2
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Oct 17, 2017
The Student Loan Podcast - Episode 1 - Preparing to Pay for School
The Student Loan Podcast - Episode 1 - Preparing to Pay for School
Yay! You are accepted, you got into your school of choice - or not - but you are going to college! Now, it is time for you to figure out how to graduate without drowning financially. Come join us to understand how to pay for school without taking out student loans (or the least amount possible), because let's face it - no one dreams of having student loans.
In this episode we go over three steps to keeping student loans at bay while going to school:
* ASSESS YOURSELF
* PLAN IT OUT
* EXECUTE
For more information and for a copy of our FREE School Payment Planner, visit www.thestudentloanpodcast.com/Episode1
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