After almost two years of reporting on the latest in student loan legislation, federal financial aid policy changes that affect college students or those that are college-bound, and a myriad of other topics that make life easier for students, the NextStudent Student Loan Blog will celebrate it’s two-year anniversary at the end of this year. During that time, the blog has delivered relevant content and news updated daily that keeps college students and their parents informed on current issues and such changes as student loan interest rates that affect the college experience and the planning process.

With so much confusion abounding regarding the issues, NextStudent’s Student Loan Blog is a clear voice that cuts through the chaos and explains what is happening in a succinct manner, even in the midst of hot issues that generate heated debate. In fact, the blog is a key resource for college students and their parents, helping them keep track of crucial student loan deadlines, new developments within the Department of Education, student loan consolidation information, and serves as an educational tool for the industry.

Weekly Format Explores Pertinent Issues

Each day, the focal point is a slightly different angle on student loans as follows:

Monday: “Student Loan News”
Tuesday: “This Week in Student Loans”
Wednesday: “Student Loan Legislation”
Thursday: “Student Loan Advice”
Friday: “Campus Life”

Helpful Topics Educate Students

While not just about financial aid and student loans, many postings center on helpful campus life topics such as conducting job searches, getting an ideal internship, and other savvy subjects like online social media. Some of the recent postings:

“From Classes to Cash: Landing the Gig that Pays the Bills after College”
“Student Internships: Pay to Get Paid What You’re Worth?
“Give Yourself the Best Shot at Federal Student Aid: Submit FAFSA Soon After Jan. 1”
“Failure Is for Freshmen, Success Is for Seniors: What I Learned at College”
“Should Undocumented U.S. Residents be Eligible for In-State Tuition Rates?”
“‘MyNews’ for MySpace Coming Soon”
“Starbuck’s New Record Label?”

Commitment to Education Extends to Customer Service

NextStudent believes in educating parents and students with online communication tools such as with the Student Loan Blog. This commitment to education extends to its dedication to excellent customer service as exhibited by personally assigned Education Finance Advisors who take clients through the entire financial aid and student loan consolidation process from start to finish. Whenever new clients contact NextStudent, they receive their own personal representative who will address their questions and assist them in getting the funding they need for school.

NextStudent believes that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and it is dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding simple. Learn more about student loans, private student loans, and student loan consolidation at NextStudent.com.