Benjamin Roussey

Benjamin Roussey

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Benjamin Roussey is from Sacramento, CA but now lives in Arizona. His bachelor’s degree is from CSUS (1999) where he was on a baseball pitching scholarship and he completed 4 years in the US Navy. He has an MBA in Global Management from the Univ. of Phoenix (2006). He has worked everywhere from small businesses to large corporations, and also for public agencies. He has lived in South Korea and Saudi Arabia where he was an ESL instructor. Currently he lives in the Phoenix area. He enjoys sports, movies, reading, and current events when he is not working online.

Can I Use Student Loans to Pay for Rent?

Yes, you can use student loans to pay for your rent during college. Here are important things to know, in order to make the best use of your financial aid to cover both tuition fees and other living expenses.

Can I Use Student Loans for Summer Classes?

Taking summer classes in college can help you graduate on-time or early, thus minimizing student loan debt. But can you borrow student loans for summer courses? Yes, you can use student loans for summer classes.

Difference Between Student Loans and Scholarships

The biggest difference between scholarships and student loans, is that student loans need to be paid back, plus interest.

Can I Use Student Loans to Buy Health Insurance?

Student loans from the federal government, also called Direct Loans, can be used to buy health insurance. However, there are a few factors that determine whether this is or isn’t a wise choice.

What are Risks of Cosigning a Student Loan?

When you co-sign a student loan, the first thing you should remember is that you are equally responsible for the loan repayment. There are risks to cosigning a student loan.

What Happens to My Student Loans if I Leave School?

Not all students who start college may complete it. You could drop out midway for a variety of reasons. But no matter why you are walking away without a degree, it does not relieve you from the legal obligation of repaying your student loans.