The Education Department has suspended certain collections efforts for student loans, giving borrowers some breathing room.

Several million borrowers may lose access to affordable payments and eventual student loan forgiveness if they don’t take ...

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are often the cheapest borrowing option, followed by Direct Plus Loans and private graduate student loans ...

A potential government shutdown looms as lawmakers are deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget. The Department of Education plans to furlough about 95% of its non-Federal Student Aid staff in the ...

Subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loans differ based on who pays interest while you’re in school, and come with different limits Written By Written by Staff Loans Writer, Buy Side Emily ...

The U.S. Department of Education's deferments and forbearances — or payment pauses — can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates ...

You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...