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IonTuition Awarded Most Innovative Product of the Year
We're happy to be named as one of the winners in the prestigious One Planet Awards in the Most Innovative Product of the Year category for IonPay, our employer student loan repayment contribution service. IonPay allows companies to modernize their benefits package by...
Payment Patterns of Student Loan Borrowers
The student loan debt crisis is still developing, so the full impact has yet to be seen. This year's college freshman (class of 2021) will carry the most student debt than any other graduating class in American history. There's a lack of data to show just how that...
The Federal Perkins Loan Program is Winding Down
Federal Perkins Loan Disbursements to end June 30, 2018 The school-based Federal Perkins Loan Program expired on September 30. Perkins loans were made available on a limited basis to graduate and undergraduate students from families showing exceptional financial need....
On Average, Americans Could Stand to Improve Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is the ability to make wise money management decisions. Financially literate adults are more likely to have good credit, less debt, and retire on time. Most Americans are aware they need to be saving and investing, but don't have a strong...
Financial Aid Options Beyond FAFSA
Nearly 20 million students borrowed billions of dollars to pay for college through FAFSA last year. However, FAFSA doesn't always cover all higher education expenses and many families find themselves financially strained during the school year. For those whose Federal...
5 Voluntary Benefits You May Never Have Heard Of
Student loan benefits aren't the only incentives companies are using to recruit and retain new talent. Here are some other programs people are excited about: Student Loan Reimbursement What it is: Financial assistance to help pay back student loans. How it works:...
Private student loans: What you need to know
Ten percent of students rely on private student loans to cover their higher education costs. Questions about private loans, refinancing, and methods of repayment are common. Below is some of the information you should know about how private student loans work. Check...
Tips If You Can’t Afford Your Student Loan Payment
1 out of 10 student loan borrowers are more than 90 days delinquent on their student loan payments or in default. College is an expensive investment. Many students struggle to find a job after graduation (or after leaving school before graduating), and those that do...
5 Ways Companies are Modernizing Benefits Programs
Employee benefits programs are changing. Last year, the nonprofit International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) released a survey finding that 49 percent of employees don't understand their provided benefits, and 31 percent didn't perceive any value in...
How Does Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) Work?
To learn more about income-driven repayment programs and to find out if you qualify for a REPAYE plan, visit the repayment calculators under IonManage on your IonTuition account! Sign in or sign up today!