Many changes to student loans will happen on specific dates over the course of the next three years. Here’s a breakdown.

Federal student loan rates are fixed and set by a formula created by Congress that changes annually. For the 2025-2026 ...

The cost of higher education is continuing to climb, making it tough to pay out of pocket for all of the expenses associated with getting a college degree. The price tag for college now averages ...

College students heading into the fall 2025 semester have more than dorm room checklists and course schedules on their minds. They're also navigating today's tricky borrowing environment. While ...

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" lowers the amount of federal student loans available to borrowers. As a result, college ...

After years of steady increases and record highs, federal student loan interest rates will finally soften this summer — making college slightly more affordable for student borrowers in the upcoming ...

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Refinancing your student loans with a private lender can lower your costs and get you out of debt more quickly, but it comes with serious downsides if you have federal loans. With the best lenders, ...

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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 ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — A new program in New York City aims to help lower student loan payments and make it easier for families to save for their kids’ college education. The municipal student loan ...