Federal student loan bills are about to look very different as the calendar flips, and the reset will not be a simple return ...

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" created a new repayment plan starting in 2026 that will reduce the amount of loans some borrowers can have. Loan forgiveness will once again be taxable, and some ...

Diccon Hyatt is an experienced financial and economics reporter. He's written hundreds of articles breaking down complex financial topics in plain language, emphasizing the impact that economic ...

WASHINGTON – It's official: Former President Joe Biden's signature student loan repayment plan is over. And the clock is ticking for millions of borrowers to enroll in another program. If approved by ...

The Education Department quietly announced that there are no plans to restore a tracker that had allowed borrowers to assess ...

Student debt does not have to be a 20 or 25 year sentence. With a clear plan, aggressive but realistic payments, and smart use of new federal rules, it is possible to clear balances in under a decade ...

The White House on Wednesday announced that President Biden has canceled another $1.2 billion in student loan debt for more than 150,000 borrowers earlier than expected. In an executive action that ...

The U.S. Department of Education announced federal student loan rates for the 2024 to 2025 academic year, and they're the highest they've been in over a decade. Interest on direct subsidized and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. The Trump administration is trying to delay student loan ...

Student loan refinancing with lenders like College Ave and SoFi might save you money, but you’ll sacrifice federal borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is ...

When paying for college, exhaust scholarships, grants and federal student loans before borrowing private student loans. You can apply for federal aid, including federal student loans and need-based ...