Nelnet Customer Service: What It Can Do and How to Contact
Nelnet is a federal student loan servicer that manages loans and borrower payments.
CSS Profile: Everything You Need to Know for 2025-26
Hundreds of colleges use the CSS Profile to award institutional grants and scholarships to students. The 2025-26 form opened on Oct. 1, 2024.
Which to Borrow: Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans
Anyone can borrow unsubsidized federal loans, but those who qualify for subsidized loans save more money in interest.
How to Get Forgiveness for Your Perkins Loans
Perkins loan holders who work in a public service position are eligible to have their student debt forgiven.
What Is In-State Tuition For College?
In-state tuition can cost thousands of dollars less than out-of-state or private universities, but you need to establish residency first. Here’s how.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: What to Know in 2026
If you work for a qualifying public service employer, PSLF could be your best path to federal student loan forgiveness. Here's what to know about the program and the 2026 changes affecting it.
Do You Have to Fill Out the FAFSA Every Year?
You must submit the FAFSA every year you're in college if you want to receive aid.
Satisfactory Academic Progress: What It Is, How to Appeal
Satisfactory academic progress (SAP) is the standard students must meet to remain eligible for federal financial aid.
FAFSA Checklist: The Documents You Need for 2026-27
This FAFSA checklist can help you determine which documents you may need to complete the 2026-27 form.
What Is Work-Study?
Work-study is a federal student aid program for college students with financial need that helps them get part-time jobs.
How Much Financial Aid Can I Get?
You can use the Federal Student Aid Estimator and a net price calculator to estimate your financial aid.
Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Compare Key Differences
Federal student loans offer payment relief and forgiveness options that are not available for private loans.
What Happens to Student Loans When You Get Married?
Marriage could mean a higher student loan payment, depending on your repayment plan.
Should I Marry Someone With Student Loan Debt?
Marrying someone with student debt could impact your future financial plans.
States With Free College Programs
A roundup of state-sponsored, tuition-free college scholarship programs.
Student Loan Repayment Plans: Current Options and Coming Changes
Borrowers should expect major changes to their student loan repayment options beginning July 1, 2026.
Can a Student Loan Lawyer Help Me?
A student loan lawyer can analyze your debt troubles and fight on your behalf if you’re being sued.
Do Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score?
If you pay as agreed, student loans can help your credit score. But missteps can hurt it.
When Should You Refinance Student Loans
It's smart to refinance private student loans as soon as you can get a lower rate than you currently have.
Filling Out the FAFSA: I’m a Citizen, But My Parents or Spouse Are Undocumented Immigrants
Here’s how U.S. citizen students with undocumented parents can submit the 2026-27 FAFSA.