You might expect that this week’s decision from the Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady means your student loan rates likely won’t change. And while it’s true they won’t change ...

The new federal student loan interest rates for 2025–2026 will likely come with some of the highest interest rates in decades. While the latest rates will likely dip slightly from last year’s ...

Federal student loans typically offer the lowest interest rates, but they can only finance so much of one's education. Oftentimes, borrowers also need to take out a private student loan in ...

You might see a private lender advertising rates or rate discounts that are lower than your current federal student loan interest rate -- but that doesn't mean you'll qualify for them. Most ...

Given the federal student loan chaos, some private lenders are advertising lower interest rates that could equal a lower monthly payment. However, there are some caveats to consider. 1.

They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public. Refinancing high-interest student loans allows borrowers the chance to score a lower ...

You're almost always better off going with federal student loans because you're likely to get a lower interest rate, and they come with special benefits and protections. However, you can only ...

The Bank also forecast a significant slowing of the US economy hit by its own tariffs. The Bank also said the impact of the ...

Federal student loans, offered by the government, usually come with lower interest rates and valuable borrower protections — like income-driven repayment plans and student loan forgiveness programs.