State-based nonprofit student loan lenders can be a good option for borrowers who have reached their federal loan limit and still need financing. Nonprofit lenders often offer lower rates and ...

There's a staggering lack of financial literacy when it comes to how student loans work when paying for college. Every college financial aid office says "just apply for student loans", but nobody ...

In July 2026, federal Grad PLUS loans will be eliminated and caps placed on the amount that can be borrowed for professional degrees through other federal loan programs. Private student loans can fill ...

Some are looking for new repayment options, with interest on the federal SAVE plan set to start accruing again on Friday. More Americans are falling behind on college debt payments, squeezing their ...

As the cost of tuition, housing and books continues to rise, it's becoming increasingly difficult for many students to pay out of pocket for college. Right now, for example, the average cost of ...

You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...

If you’ve got federal student loans, there are some big changes you need to know about. Interest has started up again for millions of borrowers, and for many, the first step is figuring out where ...

UNITED STATES - JUNE 25: Ranking member Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., questions Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on ...

'I just keep hoping that it will just magically go away or I'll just die': A growing feature of the nation's $1.7 trillion student-debt crisis is Americans living with student loans for their entire ...