Interest rates for federal direct student loans depend on the type of loan and update every year. The federal government ...

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 ...

Private student loans are always a touchy subject. There’s a camp of people that think private student loans are terrible tools and that nobody should ever take them out to pay for college. On the ...

Read this guide to learn how to maximize financial aid, pick a student loan with the best terms, and discover U.S. News' ...

A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.

With new federal loan caps taking effect on July 1, more families will need to rely on private lenders to pay for college. Here's how to make the best choice.

Federal student loan rates for the 2026-2027 academic year are slightly higher than the previous year ...

Standard repayment plans for federal student loans are calculated assuming repayment over a 10-year period. But, according to the Education Data Initiative, fewer than 40% of borrowers clear their ...

New federal student loan rules will be implemented July 1, including a new repayment plan, SAVE transitions, default ...

New student loan rules narrow who counts as a professional student — and which borrowers qualify for higher federal loan ...