The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved up last week. For many borrowers, this ...

Student loan rates have continued to hold steady over the last week. As of February 24, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates starting as ...

The best private student loans feature low rates and flexible repayment options ...

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About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal student loans offer lower rates and more hardship relief options, they're ...

Federal student loan rates have hit a record high. Here's how to know if a private loan is the better choice for you.

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As a graduate student, you have the option to take out federal direct unsubsidized loans, graduate PLUS loans or private student loans. Federal direct unsubsidized loans generally have both the lowest ...

It can be natural to look at a lender’s advertised interest rates the way we often view the day’s weather forecast. We’re presented with a range of numbers, then we fixate on the most appealing one.

A little-known nonprofit created by Indiana lawmakers more than four decades ago could become a major lender for student loan borrowers.

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