How to Handle Student Loans While Living Off Campus
As summer winds down, students begin to trickle back onto their campuses and their dorms. For those who no longer have to deal with living in a triple room in the dorms, an off-campus space makes the new school year even more exciting.
For students living off-campus, student loans may be able to help you meet your off-campus costs. The U.S. News has a few handy tips to offer regarding student loans and living off-campus.
1. FAFSA
If you fill out the FAFSA on time, you can state if you plan to live on-campus or off-campus, or with relatives. If your off-campus costs are higher than your dorm fees, you may be able to borrow more.
2. Keep track of your off-campus costs
To avoid maxing out your loans, make sure to keep a sharp eye on all the costs that come with living off-campus, like internet and energy bills.
For more guidelines to living off-campus with student loans, you can read the entire U.S. News article here.