If you're planning on taking out a federal student loan, or already have, here's an in-depth look at how these types of loans work.

Federal student loan borrowers should start repaying their loans so as not to affect their credit scores. A pause on credit ...

With protections lifted, borrowers behind on their payments may soon see up to 15 percent of their wages withheld.

With repayment plans on hold and recertification stalled, borrowers face delays, rising costs and uncertainty.

Trump announced plans to transfer the federal student loans from the Education Department to the SBA. Here’s what could ...

The U.S. Department of Education announced federal student loan rates for the 2024 to 2025 academic year, and they're the highest they've been in over a decade. Interest on direct subsidized and ...

As the White House has paused all enrollment for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, borrowers already enrolled who need to recertify their income face uncertainty.

Consolidate your loans and you will have just one monthly payment to keep track of — but your interest rate may increase ...

If you’ve accumulated federal student loan debt to finance your college or university education, you may be able to take steps to reduce or eliminate what you owe. The first steps to relief are ...

Temporary protections to help borrowers during the pandemic have ended and lenders can again begin reporting people who are ...

The first step to apply for a student loan is to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You’ll also need to file your parents’ information if you’re a dependent. After ...