New borrowing limits and stricter repayment terms for federal financial aid are coming as part of President Donald Trump's ...

Connecticut officials say the student loan changes will keep people in debt far longer than they needed to be and limit education options for those with less money.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2026-27 school year has officially opened. Jill Desjean from the ...

Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, told USA Today most borrowers should be able ...

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 ...

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...

If you hit your federal student loan limit in the first year or two of a three-or four-year program, your only option will be private loans. With school back in session now pretty much everywhere, ...

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Key Points ・No, the government does not make a profit on student loans, despite charging interest. ・In 2024, the government ...

The Department of Education has shut down but for most former and current college and university students, it's business as ...

WASHINGTON — As a federal government shutdown begins Oct. 1, millions of student loan borrowers may be wondering how the funding lapse could affect their payments and services. The short answer: Keep ...

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a ...