Fixed student loan rates drop, hold below 6% for 12th straight week
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Families underestimate cost of college: Fidelity survey
Roughly one-in-four high school parents surveyed by Fidelity believe the full sticker price for one year of college will be $5,000 or less, and 38% of high school students say the same.
5-year variable student loan refinance rates plunge to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan borrowers who enlist a cosigner can save thousands on their college debt, data shows
Adding a creditworthy cosigner to your private student loans can help you lock in a lower interest rate and save money on your college debt over time. Keep reading to learn more about what you should look for in a student loan cosigner.
Biden administration has forgiven $8.7B in student loan debt so far, do you qualify?
Nearly 450,000 borrowers have qualified for student loan debt relief under the Biden administration. See if you qualify for a student loan discharge and learn about your alternatives to debt forgiveness.
How to pay off $100k in student loans
Wondering how to pay off $100,000 in student loan debt? Learn some strategies you can use to tackle your debt as efficiently as possible.
47K veterans and active-duty troops will automatically receive student loan relief — do you qualify?
Select student loan borrowers who served in the military will have their federal student loan interest retroactively waived, according to the Education Department. See what else veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for, including permanent disability discharges, the suspension of loan payments and other COVID-19 emergency relief measures.
How to pay off student loans in 5 years: A step-by-step guide
If you want to pay off your student loans faster and save money in interest, read this guide on how to pay off your student loans in five years.
Having a college degree can double your earning potential, but only if you do this
A college degree can pay off in the form of higher earning potential, but the total cost of attendance causes many students to take out debt. See a few ways to borrow undergraduate student loans without eating into your income.
Biden administration cancels another $5.8B in student loan debt: Here's who qualifies
More than 323,000 federal student loan borrowers with a total and permanent disability (TPD) will have their college debt automatically discharged by the end of the year. Read on to see who qualifies, and what you should do with your debt if you're not eligible for a TPD discharge.
Best graduate student loans of fall 2021
Federal student loan options for graduate students are limited. Private student loans could help you fill the gap and fund your graduate degree.
US to erase student debt for those with severe disabilities
The Biden administration announced Thursday it will automatically erase student loan debt for more than 300,000 Americans with severe disabilities that leave them unable to earn significant incomes.
What are the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year?
Federal Direct loans come with set borrowing limits, which are dependent upon a number of factors. Keep reading to learn the federal student loan limits for the 2021-22 school year.
Comparing private student loan rates can save borrowers $5K+, data shows
Undergraduate students may need additional financial assistance when federal student aid and Direct unsubsidized loans don't cover the total cost of higher education. Read more about using private student loans to bridge the gap, and see how shopping around for an interest-rate reduction can save you money in the long run.
Millions of Americans have college debt but no degree: How to pay off your student loans
About a third of college students drop out, and they may be left tackling expensive student loan debt even without a degree to show for it. Here's how you can pay off your college debt with no diploma.
1 in 8 families borrowed private student loans in 2020-21 school year: Here's how to do it right
About 13% of college students and their families took out private student loans to help cover the costs of a university education, according to Sallie Mae. Here's how to know if private student loans are right for you.
Biden admin reverses Trump-era student loan policy limiting state oversight: Are you impacted?
Biden's Education Department recently rolled back Trump-era regulations that limited the authority of states to oversee borrower protections for federal student loans. See how your loans may be impacted.
College students headed back to school: Here's how to borrow student loans strategically
Rising college students are getting ready to head to college this fall, which means it's time to start thinking about borrowing student loans. Compare your options in this analysis.
Senate bill proposes no-interest federal student loans: What you need to know
No-interest federal student loans are being poised as an alternative to student loan forgiveness. Keep reading to learn more about the LOAN Act and what it would mean for your federal student loan repayment.
Most parents think their kids' college costs will top $100K, new study finds: Here's how to pay for it
About two-thirds of parents agree that the cost of college will top $100K next year. Compare your options for covering the costs, including federal Direct Parent PLUS Loans and private student loans.



















