Refinancing your student loan debt into a personal loan may seem like a way to simplify payments and escape federal loan complexity. Before you make the switch, understand what you might give up and ...

What is a private student loan? Private student loans come from banks, credit unions and other lenders. You can use them to cover your educational expenses, but they can be tougher to qualify for than ...

Key Takeaways The Grad PLUS program will be sunset starting in the 2026-2027 school year. At the same time, some graduate students will see the amount they can borrow at the federal level ...

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New tax rules may reshape how you manage student loan costs, but the real benefits depend on timing, income limits, and careful filing.

Experts say waiting it out is your best move -- in most cases. But there are things you should do while you wait. Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who ...

You don't have to switch by Aug. 1, but interest will start accruing on your loans on the SAVE plan. Here are your options. Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and worked closely with the ...

Learn how to use FAFSA for summer courses, eligibility requirements, and what financial aid options you may qualify for.

Although originally scheduled to start in the summer, the Department of Education is set to resume wage garnishments on Jan. 7 for borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans.

A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like ...