Recent changes to the federal student loan system have made it difficult for some borrowers to get accurate information on their accounts. Experts shared tips on how to get someone on the phone who ...

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For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

Collections on defaulted federal student loans will resume on May 5, after a five-year pause. Wage garnishment and Treasury offset are measures the government could enact to collect on student loan ...

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Federal and private student loans have varying interest rates, borrowing limits, repayment terms and forgiveness ...

Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the gaps, federal and private student loans can help make higher education a reality by spreading out payments over time. But there are ...

Subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loans differ based on who pays interest while you’re in school, and come with different limits The federal Direct Loan program offers subsidized and ...

WASHINGTON, DC November 20: US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on Thursday November 20, 2025. McMahon announced on Thursday, March 19 that the ...

Most borrowers have at least a year to figure out their next move. Grad students and parent PLUS borrowers will be most impacted. This page includes information about these cards, currently ...