Biden administration canceling $6 billion in student loan debt for 200,000 borrowers
About 200,000 people will have roughly $6 billion worth of student loan debt canceled under a deal reached by the Biden administration this week.
How student loans work
Wondering how student loans work? Here’s the difference between federal and private student loans, including interest rates, repayment plans, and how to apply.
How long does it take to get a student loan?
How long it takes to get a student loan depends on when you apply, the type of loan, and how quickly a lender processes your application.
How to decide if you should refinance your student loans as interest rates rise
Although interest rates have risen over the past few months, some borrowers may still be able to lock in a lower monthly payment with student loan refinancing.
Rates climb for private student loans, but borrowers with good credit can still save
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan forgiveness scams are on the rise, CFPB warns
Fraudulent companies promising student debt relief have scammed borrowers out of hundreds — and sometimes thousands — of dollars, according to a new CFPB report.
6 ways to spot student loan forgiveness scams
Scams about during difficult financial times. Here’s how to avoid falling prey to student loan forgiveness scams.
Student loan refinance rates creep higher following latest Fed rate hike
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
What is student loan rehabilitation?
Student loan rehabilitation can help you get your federal student loans out of default. Learn about the pros and cons as well as how to get started.
8 best student loans for bad credit
Federal student loans don’t require a credit check, so exhaust federal loan options before looking for private student loans for bad credit.
Department of Education to overhaul federal student loan servicing systems
The Department of Education is planning to overhaul current student loan servicing systems to allow borrowers full access to manage their student loan repayments.
Four reasons Biden's student loans 'forgiveness' plan is wrong
President Biden has suggested that his administration will soon cancel student loan debt, but it's not about helping students.
How to apply for student loans
Student loans can make college more accessible. Learn how to apply for student loans and the eligibility requirements you’ll need to meet.
This is how many student loan borrowers didn't pay during the pandemic halt
About 60% of student loan borrowers didn't make payments during the pandemic, according to a recent report. Are borrowers ready to resume payments in September?
10-year fixed-rate student loan rates dip to 4-week low
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan refinance rates slip below 3% for 5-year variable rate loans
The latest trends in interest rates for student loan refinancing from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
House Republican Rep. DesJarlais to introduce new bill to block Biden student loan relief
The new bill expands the scope of exceptions and simplifies language that was used in its Senate counterpart, which Sen. Mitt Romney introduced last month.
How to release a cosigner from your student loans
Student loans with cosigner release let your cosigner off the hook after you’ve made a certain number of on-time payments and meet other qualifications.
How to find a cosigner for your student loans
Applying with a cosigner can make it easier to qualify for private student loans. Learn how to find a cosigner and apply for student loans.
5-year variable rate private student loans fall to 4-month low
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.