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 ...

Thousands of students will be heading off for their first year of university in the coming weeks. For many, managing their student loan will mark their first taste of financial independence. But being ...

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" created a new repayment plan starting in 2026 that will reduce the amount of loans some ...

The average student loan borrower aged 35 to 49 years has struggled with payments and is delinquent or in default.

When I started at the Department of Education in the 1990s, student loans were a popular middle-class benefit. College affordability or student loan debt were rarely front-page news. Our dingy offices ...

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 ...

Many federal student loans have 10-year repayment terms, but paying off your loans early might save you money Written By Written by Loans Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jessica Ullrich is Deputy Editor at ...