The Federal Reserve’s effect on student loans: What to know
Student loan interest rates could decline if the Fed lowers rates again.
U.S. eases COVID-19 restrictions on Chinese students
The Biden administration on Tuesday said it was easing travel restrictions on Chinese and other international students into the United States this fall, a change that could provide financial help to some colleges whose enrollments declined during the coronavirus pandemic.
Why you should consider refinancing private student loans
Refinancing private student loans now could help lower monthly payments and save money on interest.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates just miss tying record low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Sanders unveils plan to make college free — paid for by new Wall Street tax
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Pramila Jayapal unveiled legislation on Wednesday to make college free for millions of Americans – a policy that would be paid for with a new tax on Wall Street.
Retiring with student loans? What to do first
A growing number of seniors are retiring with student loan debt. Current and future retirees can learn about options here, including when to refinance student loans.
Want to refinance graduate student loans? This is how to do it
Graduate students may save money if they refinance student loans. Here's what you need to know about refinancing.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates inch up, but still hover near record low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Nearly half of 2020 college grads remain jobless
The job search website, Monster, reported that 45% of the class of 2020 graduating class are still looking for a job.
Have $100,000 in student debt? 5 ways to help pay it off
There are several ways to pay off student loan debt when your balance tops six figures.
Why college students should open a high-yield savings account
Part of a student’s education is learning how to make smart money decisions. Opening a high-yield savings account is a good starting point.
Can’t afford student loan payments? Try these 4 things
Federal student loan payments are on pause, but many private borrowers are still struggling to make their payments. Here are four steps to take.
Bipartisan bill would spare domestic violence survivors from having to pay ex's student loan debts
A new bipartisan bill is looking to aid domestic violence survivors who previously consolidated their student loan debt with their former spouses.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates sink, move closer to record low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Iowa's Luka Garza to become first college athlete to sell NFT
Iowa star Luka Garza recalls attending the Final Four in Indianapolis back in 2015 and he remembers watching Wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky accept the Naismith Trophy, which is awarded to the best player in college basketball.
Dave Portnoy says college athletes should get paid amid SCOTUS case involving NCAA
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy told “Varney & Co.” on Wednesday that he thinks college athletes should be paid. He made the comments as the Supreme Court was hearing arguments in a case on how colleges can reward athletes who play Division I sports.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates approach record low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Virtual learning leading students to cheat more often
After nearly a year of virtual learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic, students have taken advantage of new ways to cheat on digital exams and essays.
University of Phoenix students to receive $50M in tuition refunds as part of 2019 FTC settlement
The Federal Trade Commission is mailing 146,804 checks and issuing 677 PayPal payments to students who first enrolled in a masters, bachelors, or associates degree program at University of Phoenix between October 15, 2012 and December 31, 2016, and paid more than $5,000 with cash, grants, federal and private student loans, or military benefits.
Fixed-rate student loan refinancing rates drop near low
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.