FAFSA applications for the 2022-23 school year open soon — 4 things you can do now to prepare
FAFSA applications for the 2022-23 school year open on Oct. 1, 2021. See what you can do to prepare now, and compare your options for additional financing if your financial aid package comes up short.
Here's why variable-rate student loan refinancing may be a smart move
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing has the benefit of predictability, but variable-rate student loans may be a good option depending on the term of the loan. Learn more about your student loan options so you can pay less interest over time.
More than half of families plan to use student loans in 2021, survey finds: Here's how to do it tactfully
Most families lean on student loans to finance the costs of higher education. But with an ever-increasing federal student loan debt, it's more important than ever to plan out your student loan repayment strategy.
How much college debt should students and parents take on? Here’s how to figure it out.
Fifty-five percent of families said they plan to take out student loans this year, according to a recent survey by College Ave Student Loans, a provider of private student loans. Of those families, slightly more than half say they expect to borrow $10,000 to $40,000 in loans, while 23% say they plan to borrow $75,000 or more, according to the study.
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.
Fixed and variable student loan rates edge up, but still relatively low
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
10-year fixed student loan refinance rates hold steady
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
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.
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.
Fixed student loan rates fall, variable rates creep back up — but remain relatively low
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
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.
Variable student loan refinance rates hit 18-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.















