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.
Despite ongoing forgiveness talks, student loan borrowers should expect payments to resume, Cardona says
Tens of millions of borrowers will soon resume student loan repayment on their federal student loan debt. Here's what you can do to avoid delinquency.
Biden may cut free community college from economic package
President Biden told a group of lawmakers on Oct. 19 that he plans on paring down his $3.5 trillion economic plan.
Schumer reiterates call for Biden to cancel $50K of student loan debt per borrower 'with the flick of a pen'
Schumer renewed calls for President Biden to cancel up to $50,000 in college debt for federal student loan borrowers. Here's what the Education Department has said about loan repayment.
Student loan refinance rates creep back up, but remain near 15-month lows
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
How to refinance student loans with bad credit
Refinancing student loans with bad credit may require you to find a cosigner with good credit. Learn more.
Private student loan rates tumble as October begins
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan forgiveness program is a ‘scam,’ financial expert Dave Ramsey says
Dave Ramsey calls the PSLF program a 'scam' for its overwhelmingly low applicant approval rate.
Ilhan Omar, AOC, other progressive lawmakers press Biden to release student loan forgiveness memo
Progressive Democrats are urging the Department of Education to release a memo about the president's authority to enact a widespread federal student loan discharge.
Education Department extends Navient's federal loan servicing contract through 2023
The Department of Education extended its contract with student loan servicer Navient, according to data obtained on a federal procurement website. Here's what that means for borrowers.
5-year variable student loan refinance rates drop to lowest level since August
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness just got easier for 550,000 borrowers: Who qualifies and how to apply
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is going through a major overhaul, making it easier for applicants to reach 120 qualifying payments. Here's who qualifies for PSLF relief and how you can apply.
Longer student loan forbearance is needed, 40% of borrowers say in survey
The payment suspension on federal student loans was part of the greater push for COVID-19 emergency relief, but payments restart in just a few short months. According to a new survey, 40% of borrowers want a longer suspension of loan payments.
College admissions cheating case heads to jury
Prosecutors and defense lawyers made closing arguments in the U.S. District Court in Boston on Wednesday, in the first trial in a nationwide scandal that highlights the extreme anxiety around admissions to selective U.S. universities.
Senate confirms new CFPB director who believes government 'must do more to cancel student debt'
New CFPB director Rohit Chopra has spoken extensively about his stance on student loan forgiveness and higher education reform. Here's how your student loans may be impacted by his confirmation.
Study finds the top 5 bachelor's degrees that pay off — and 5 that don't
A new study examined the college degrees that have the most potential for paying off — and which ones leave students saddled with unmanageable student loan debt.

















