Welcome Charleston Law Students

Managing your money effectively as a student can be a real challenge. But you don't have to do it alone. Nellie Mae offers several resources to help students make wise decisions about borrowing, budgeting, using credit, repaying loans, and handling other financial issues. Visit the links below for more information…
   

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A complete guide for graduate school preparation, this piece addresses borrowing limits and future earnings, budgeting tips, and federal and private student loan options. Steps to apply for financial aid, suggestions for reducing expenses during school, and a graduate school checklist are also included.



In most cases, you will not have to begin making payments on your student loans during the time that you're in law school at least half time. Read more about repayment options, including postponing payments and consolidating your loans, in this section.




Unfortunately, many students become victims of excessive credit card use during school. Read this section for some important tips on how to manage your use of credit wisely and avoid a credit card crisis during school.




Personalized online financial counseling is available to you anytime. Nellie Mae's Debt Management EDvisor covers a dynamic assortment of financial management topics, including the fundamentals of budgeting, credit cards, cutting expenses, loan borrowing decision making, loan repayment, self awareness, and behavior modification. EDvisor is suitable for all undergraduate and graduate student audiences.




Nellie Mae has put together the following tips to help you make informed decisions about borrowing and repaying your student loans.



Several tax benefits are available for students paying for higher education. This section provides a summary of which benefits may apply to you, including a link to additional resources.


   


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