Student Loans

So Your Student Loan Payment Went Up — What Now?

With the SAVE plan ending, and some borrowers seeing their monthly payment increase, now is the time to reevaluate your budget and repayment plan options.

Student loan guide: How to pay for college with federal or private loans

Federal loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as to parents of students. If federal loans don’t cover the cost of college, you may be able to borrow private loans.

Is That Student Loan Service Real or a Scam?

Unnecessary student loan debt relief services and debt relief scams have cost borrowers millions — and unsolicited calls, texts and emails are among the red flags to watch out for.

Credit Not Always Required: How Students With Bad or No Credit Can Still Get Loans

If your credit is making it tough to borrow private student loans, you can consider federal loans or a co-signer.

2026 High School Grad Analysis: Over $43K in Loans for a Bachelor’s Degree

High school graduates heading to college in fall 2026 could borrow $43,000 in student loans for their bachelor’s degree.

Graduate School Loans: Limits Impacting Borrowers

How much you can take out in graduate school loans is capped depending on your program type.

Parent PLUS Loan Limits: Guide to Borrowing Changes in 2026

Parents planning on taking out parent PLUS Loans should expect the terms and limits to change on July 1, 2026.

End Finally Comes for SAVE Student Loan Plan: Millions Given Deadline to Switch

Many borrowers on the popular Biden-era SAVE plan will be making payments for the first time in two years.

Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education: What It Means for You

Here's a rundown of what is — and isn't — changing as the Trump administration breaks up the ED.

A Guide to College Loans for Low-Income Students

A low income can make paying for college difficult, but you have options.

Repayment Assistance Plan for Student Loans: Should You Switch?

Learn details about the Repayment Assistance Plan and how it compares to other student loan repayment options.

Grad School Debt Holding You Back? How to Get It Under Control

Think long-term to pay off your grad school debt — or get it forgiven.

Data: 2025 High School Grads Facing $40k in College Student Loans

High school graduates this year could take on $40,000 in student loan debt to obtain their bachelor's degree.

PAYE and ICR Repayment Plans Are Ending in 2028: What Borrowers Need to Know

The PAYE and ICR student loan repayment plans are going away. Here’s your guide on what to do before the July 2028 deadline.

Trump and Student Loans: What’s Happening With SAVE, Federal Loan Limits, New Repayment Plans, and More

Federal student loan policy is evolving fast. For borrowers, both current and future, here’s what you need to know.

What Is the FAFSA Submission Summary?

The FAFSA Submission Summary is a document that contains your financial aid eligibility and a summary of your FAFSA responses.

PSLF Buyback: Reclaim Missed Payments for Student Loan Forgiveness

The PSLF Buyback program enables borrowers working in eligible public service jobs to reclaim months that weren’t counted toward student loan forgiveness.

SAVE Lawsuits: SAVE Ends, Borrowers Must Switch Plans

The Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan has ended. Here's what you should know and next steps to take.

Should You Use a HELOC to Pay Your Kid’s College Tuition?

Home equity could provide an ample source of college funding, but borrowing against it is a financially risky move.

2024 High School Grads Could Face Nearly $37K in College Debt