Recent Articles by Shelley
Tax Benefits for Students
Wednesday Dec 30, 2009
That wonderful time of the year is behind us, and now folks are looking forward to another time that comes every year… one that most don’t think is quite so wonderful: Tax time!
Your Student Loan Grace Period Is Over
Thursday Oct 29, 2009
Shelley Saunders of American Student Assistance walks through the options and consideration when your student loan grace period is over. For many May grads, that means November.
Having "The Talk" With Your College Student
Thursday Sep 24, 2009
It's never too late to put your student on the right path for a healthy financial life. Here's a run down of questions to consider for your next money talk.
Congress Prepares for Student Loan Reform
Friday Aug 21, 2009
Shelley Saunders of American Student Assistance takes a look at the administration's plan to shift all student loans to the Direct Loan program.
For Student Loans, Start with the Feds
Tuesday Jul 21, 2009
The federal student loan program you enter is often not your choice, but you can get smart about the ins and outs of your loan and learn more about other options.
Making a Hard Conversation with Your Student Loan Servicer Go Your Way
Wednesday Jun 10, 2009
Dan and Alicia were hoping their first year of married life would go smoothly. They’d managed to pay for a small wedding and now dreamed of starting a family in Somerville, Mass.
Federal Loans and Online Learning
Monday May 11, 2009
For a growing number of students, particularly adult learners, distance learning is a convenient way to pursue higher education.
Managing Student Loan Debt through Under-Employment or Worse
Wednesday Apr 8, 2009
Facing tough economic prospects, recent and soon-to-be college graduates face the daunting task of repaying student loans on less money than they expected. Shelley Saunders talks through your options from extending the payment period to loan forgiveness.




Fine coverage of the topic. The deduction for interest on student loans is an "above-the-line" deduction, meaning you claim it on line 33 on page one of the 1040 form. It is in addition to the standard deduction or itemized deductions on Schedule A of the 1040 form.