Student loan payments restart in February, but survey finds 89% of borrowers aren't ready
About 9 in 10 fully employed borrowers said they are not financially secure enough to resume federal student loan payments in February 2022, according to a new survey.
5 lenders that will refinance student loans for non-graduates
Student loan refinancing can help you lower your payments and save on interest. Here’s how you can refinance student loans without a degree.
Ohio State president announces debt-free degree initiative
Ohio State believes it’s the first large university to offer the debt-free option for a student’s total costs.
Sallie Mae study shows 44% of families didn't utilize scholarships to pay for college in 2021: Here's why
About 44% of families never apply for scholarships - here's why, and what options are available.
95% of student loan borrowers in nonprofit, public sectors will face difficulty when payments resume: report
Nonprofit and public sector workers are at risk of delinquency on their student loan debt when the federal payment pause expires at the end of January.
Student loan borrowers begin to receive $2B worth of forgiveness under PSLF waiver
The Biden administration's temporary PSLF waiver will make it easier to have their federal student loans forgiven.
This is the state where student loan borrowers struggle the most to repay their debt: report
A new study compared the average student loan debt to median annual earnings for student loan borrowers two years after graduation. See what you can do if you want to avoid delinquency.
How often can you refinance student loans?
How often can you refinance your student loans? As often as you want. But before you refinance them, consider the pros and cons.
Student loan forgiveness memo: Expert says Biden has authority to cancel student debt
The White House recently released a memo about canceling debt for federal student borrowers, but the text was heavily redacted. Here's what one expert thinks that means.
Who completes the FAFSA for my college-bound child — me or my ex?
The Credible Money Coach helps divorced mom understand who needs to provide information for a federal financial aid application.
Biden administration begins notifying borrowers of student loan servicer changes
FSA began notifying borrowers of changes to their federal student loan repayment plans. Here's what you should know if your loan servicer is changing.
Biden administration reconsidering stance on federal student loans in bankruptcy
A top Federal Student Aid (FSA) official said the Biden administration is reviewing the Education Department's stance on how to handle federal loans for borrowers who declare bankruptcy.
How to pay off $200k in student loans faster
Student loan debt can be challenging to pay off. Here’s how to pay off $200k in student loan debt faster.
7 in 10 parents spent more on college tuition and fees than they expected, survey finds
Most parents of rising college students underestimate the cost of college, according to a new survey. Consider borrowing federal or private parent student loans to help finance tuition and fees.
AOC: It’s time ‘to bring the heat on Biden to cancel’ student loan debt
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has again called on President Biden to cancel student loans via executive order before student loan payments resume. Here's what to know, including your alternative student loan repayment options.
This is the college degree that actually pays off, study finds
A new report from the Wall Street Journal found the graduate degree that's most likely to pay off in the form of higher earnings.
Ex-MLB owner Fred Wilpon donates $40 million to Michigan scholars program
Former New York Mets owner Fred Wilpon donated $40 million to the University of Michigan’s Kessler Presidential Scholars Program to support first-generation college students.
With student loan rates as low as 2%, here's how to refinance for better terms
Average interest rates for private student loan refinancing remain low, but you may qualify for an even better rate by doing your research.
More high schoolers are saving money for clothes than college, survey finds, raising need for student loans
Although many high schoolers are saving for clothes than college, it's never too early to start thinking of college financing and a debt repayment plan.
5-year variable student loan refinance rates plummet to new 16-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.