At the current rate of processing, some borrowers with student loans eligible for loan forgiveness could be waiting many ...

Millions of student loan borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief now that the Department of Education has agreed to restart some major loan forgiveness programs. The White House said this week it will ...

During the government shutdown, federal student loan borrowers should still be able to apply for a new repayment plan or speak with customer service. "We're not really impacted at the moment," said ...

With wage garnishments currently suspended, there’s a window of opportunity to get ahead—before debt collection efforts ...

As the government shutdown nears the three-week mark, federal student loan borrowers who can't get help with their accounts at the Education Department have other options. Borrowers can get assistance ...

The pandemic-era student loan payment pause, which effectively ended just last year, has left a lasting hangover. Recently, the Education Department provided new data (published by New America here) ...

Student loan refinance rates have started to drop again as the Fed cut rates this week. As of December 18, 2025, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.99% APR and ...

Many Americans are trying to juggle student loan payments with their other monthly expenses. The median student loan balance is between $20,000 and $25,000, according to the Federal Reserve' ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. As the year comes to a close, student loan borrowers continue to ...

Before you turn to private student loans, combine scholarships, service programs and employer-sponsored tuition. Plan early, identifying your total cost of attendance and calculating your funding gap ...

U.S. senators expressed concern on Friday that Elon Musk's cost-cutting effort, the Department of Government Efficiency, had "infiltrated" the Department of Education and possibly gained access to ...

Student loan refinance rates have started dropping a little in light of the Fed rate cut. As of October 23, 2025, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.99% APR and ...