The Education Department may start accelerating student loan forgiveness processing in February. The update may be good news ...

The Education Department quietly announced that there are no plans to restore a tracker that had allowed borrowers to assess ...

The first step in refinancing is to get your current loan terms: loan type, interest rate, remaining balance and remaining repayment period. Prequalify and shop for a loan. Most private student loan ...

A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

The student loan system feels increasingly unstable and that uncertainty is driving more people to look for relief.

Student debt does not have to be a 20 or 25 year sentence. With a clear plan, aggressive but realistic payments, and smart use of new federal rules, it is possible to clear balances in under a decade ...

Millions are at risk of student loan default as collections intensify. Discover essential steps to avoid harsh consequences.

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...

A recent update from the Department of Education said that just 170 student-loan borrowers received income-driven repayment ...

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many students are turning to private student loans to help pay for their education. While federal student loans are often the go-to option due to the ...

A trip to the grocery store or gas pump shows how much the cost of basic necessities has risen in recent years. Data published by Statistia shows inflation at 3.24% as of February 2024. That’s a far ...

Over 90% of student loan applicants rely on a co-signer, a creditworthy individual willing to repay the funds if the borrower is unable. If you don't have someone helping you out, however, there are ...