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Alaska residents have access to the incredible beauty and grandeur of the country's coldest state.

But if you're a health care professional, you may also have access to Alaska's generous student loan forgiveness program. 

If a limited credit history or a blip on your credit report have been keeping you from borrowing money, a new development for 2019 may change your luck. 

Fair Isaac Corp., which you likely know as FICO, is introducing a new method for scoring credit — the UltraFICO — that could improve your credit score and give you a better chance of getting that loan you've been after. How? UltraFICO considers not just your borrowing history but also your bank transaction history. 

If you're lucky enough to live in Florida — the state with beautiful sandy beaches and sunny weather — you should know what the state offers in terms of student loan relief. Florida, like other states, offer opportunities to cancel, or discharge, all or part of your student loans.

The state offers two programs, designed for two specific careers or fields that meet a need in the state. In essence, these programs give some Floridians a way out of their debt.

Entering medical school is a huge decision. While the rewards can be great, becoming a doctor or medical professional is a long road. You’ll have to spend years getting a bachelor’s degree, going through medical school, and completing your residency. 

Along the way, you’ll rack up a significant amount of debt. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, 2017 medical school graduates walked away with $190,964 in student loan debt, on average. So the question is, is med school worth the price tag? Let's dig a little deeper. 

So, you just got a notice saying you need to register your student loans with FedLoan, and you're wondering if it's a scam. 

Here's the scoop: FedLoan Servicing is a legit company. It's one of several student loan servicers contracted by the U.S. Department of Education to handle federal student loans. 

If you got something in the mail from Great Lakes and you don’t recognize the name, you may be wondering if it’s legit. And that’s a reasonable thing to wonder. Chances are, if you have student loans, you get a lot of shady offers in the mail. 

But don't throw out that Great Lakes envelope right away. Why? Great Lakes is, indeed, a legit company. In fact, they might even be your student loan servicer.