4 Quotes by Patricia Scherschel

Time is of the essence. We recommend that borrowers contact their current lenders within the next few weeks to explore their consolidation options and get their applications in place as soon as possible so they can beat the last-minute application rush in June. We don't want to see anyone miss out on getting a good rate deal.

With interest rates on federal student loans set to rise on July 1 for the second-straight year, the clock is ticking for borrowers to lock in today's interest rates -- the fourth-lowest in the history of the student loan program.

Consolidation is an important financial option. You want to make the right decision, so do your homework before you sign on the dotted line.

Do your homework before you sign on the dotted line.