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.
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.
Fixed and variable student loan refinancing rates plummet to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
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.
Fidelity: COVID-19 shapes college plans, but cost expectations are still too low
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting higher education decisions, though families still tend to underestimate how much college will cost, a new study shows
Biden administration issues 'final extension' of student loan payment pause: Is cancellation next?
Federal student loan borrowers will not have to make payments on their federal loans until February 2022, thanks to the “final extension” from Education Department.
How to find low-interest student loans
Low-interest student loans can help you save on education costs. Keep reading to learn more about your low-interest student loan options.
College was supposed to close the wealth gap for Black Americans. The opposite happened.
Black millennials thought college would help them get ahead. Instead, it is setting them back.
Senate bill targets student loans in bankruptcy: What this means for student loan cancellation
A new Senate bill aims to make it possible to achieve a federal student loan discharge in bankruptcy court, requiring certain universities to grant a tuition refund if a student's federal loans are discharged.
Student loan rates drop — variable rates hit 6-month low
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Two student loan servicers end federal contracts, deserting 10M borrowers — are you impacted?
Nearly 10 million borrowers will have their student loans reassigned to a new servicer. See how you can ensure a smooth transition if you're affected.
Variable-rate student loan refinancing rates plummet to 12-month low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Jessica Springsteen: America’s rising equestrian star
Jessica Springsteen remembers attending a show-jumping event growing up in New Jersey, when she dreamed of reaching the sport’s highest level but also understood how long it might be even if she did. "It’s going to take me forever to get there," she thought then.
Biden administration has cancelled $1.5B in student loan debt so far: Who could benefit next
The Biden administration has erased $1.5 billion worth of college debt under loan forgiveness programs for 92,000 borrowers who met certain eligibility requirements. See if you qualify, and consider alternative loan repayment programs.
City University of New York forgiving up to $125 million in student debt with COVID-19 relief funds
CUNY announced this week that it is using federal coronavirus relief funds to wipe out up to $125 million in unpaid debt and fees for more than 50,000 students who were enrolled during the pandemic.

















