Applying for student loans online can simplify the process, whether you’re completing the Fafsa for federal aid or comparing offers from private lenders Written By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The ...

The Trump administration has unexpectedly taken down the online application form for several popular student debt repayment plans, baffling borrowers as well as experts who say the decision could ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3, 2025: Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 3, 2025. One of the Department of Education's student loan servicers ...

Tax season is nearly upon us, and all the forms involved can seemingly blur together. But there are ways to make the process a little less complicated. The best place to start is by finding out what ...

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are often the cheapest borrowing option, followed by Direct Plus Loans and private graduate ...

The school year has ended and summer vacation is here. While it can be a time to relax and enjoy a break from your studies, getting your student loan financing in order now to prepare for the fall ...

Student loan rates have continued to remain steady as the Federal Reserve held rates steady. As of April 7, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.65% APR and variable ...

Federal financial aid can be borrowed, earned through work-study or given – for example, as a grant. Here are answers to ...