College is a big investment, which is why it’s important to know your options, plan ahead, and choose wisely to pay for it. Most families do not have enough college savings to pay for four years of tuition, room, board, books, and other expenses. Members Trust can help you plan and bridge the funding gap! Here’s how we go the extra mile to … [Read more...]
Members Trust Can Help Fill College Funding Gaps
Need Help with the FAFSA? We Get it!
If you’ve got a high school senior with big plans to attend college next fall, you’ve got your hands full with encouraging your student to finish strong and stay on top of graduation requirements plus looking ahead to submitting college applications, applying for scholarships, and completing the FAFSA. ® You’ve probably heard about the FAFSA® … [Read more...]
Federal Direct PLUS vs. Private Loans
If you’ve exhausted scholarships, grants, and Federal Direct Loans to cover college costs and are still left with funding gaps, you might be considering Federal Direct PLUS or private student loans. There are some key differences between the two loan types that are important to understand. What to Know About PLUS Loans First, let’s go over some … [Read more...]