Can I Co-Sign a Student Loan With Bad Credit?
With bad credit you won’t be able to co-sign a student loan, but there are other options.
Will You Face a ‘Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Bomb’?
Your student loan forgiveness may be taxable after 2025. Use the extra time on an income-driven repayment plan to save for a potential tax bomb.
American Education Services Customer Service: What It Can Do and How to Contact
American Education Services manages FFELP loans for the federal government.
What Is the Average Student Loan Debt for Graduate School?
The average student loan debt for all graduate school borrowers is $77,300, not including undergraduate loans.
What Happens to Student Loans When You Die?
When you die, your loans are usually forgiven. But the rules will depend on what type of loan you have.
How to Pay for Vet School
Most students pay for vet school with student loans, but take steps to minimize how much you borrow.
How Much Is Vet School?
Students pay less at in-state vet schools, but still spend more than $200,000 for a D.V.M. on average.
7 Ways to Pay for College If Your Financial Aid Isn’t Enough
How to Consolidate Your Student Loans
You can consolidate multiple federal student loans into a single, new federal loan on studentaid.gov. To consolidate (or refinance) private student loans, go directly to a private lender.
How to Pay for College: 8 Strategies to Cover Costs
To pay for college, submit the FAFSA to access grants, scholarships and work-study before taking out student loans.
14 Student Loan Forgiveness Programs for 2026: Do You Qualify?
The Education Department has forgiven billions of dollars in student loans through existing programs. If you have federal debt and meet certain requirements, you may qualify.
When Is the FAFSA Deadline?
The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 each year, but states and colleges often have earlier deadlines. The 2026-27 FAFSA is due by June 30, 2027.
What Is a Private Student Loan?
Private loans are offered by banks, credit unions and online lenders.
How to Pay for Law School
Use federal student loans before private loans to pay for law school if free financial aid won’t cover your costs.
Student Loan Rehabilitation: What It Is and When to Use It
You can rehabilitate defaulted federal student loans to get them back in good standing. And starting in 2027, you can rehabilitate up to two times, instead of one.
What Happens If You Miss a Student Loan Payment?
A missed student loan payment results in late fees and eventually your loan will default.
6 Things to Know About Student Loans Before You Start School
Max out federal student loans before you apply for private loans — and only borrow what you need and can repay.
How to Defer Student Loans — And Whether You Should
Temporarily deferring payments may be necessary during a rough time, but it's not a great long-term solution.
8 Money Tips for New College Grads
Learn how to spend, save and invest your first job income while paying down debt.
How To Recertify Income-Driven Repayment
If you're enrolled in a student loan repayment plan based on your income, you must recertify your financial information each year.