Federal Student Loan Rates Are Soaring: Here’s What To Do
Federal student loan rates are at a 10-year high, increasing by over 1% compared to last year. Here’s what you should do when paying for college.
Find comprehensive information on federal student loans from the U.S. Department of Education.
New Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Set To Jump 1% For 2024-2025
Interest rates on new Federal student loans are set to rise for the 2024 – 2025 school year due to rising rates nationwide.
Can You Take Out More Student Loan Debt Than You Need?
Should you ever take out more student loan debt than you need? Can you actually do it? Here’s what you need to know about how much student loans you can borrow.
Student Loan Servicer Errors Leave Borrowers Scrambling
Student loan servicer errors stymie the restart of repayment and leave millions of borrowers confused about their loans.
Discretionary Income Calculator: See How It Impacts Your Student Loans
Use our discretionary income calculator and see how your income can impact your student loans and income driven repayment plans.
Does The Government Profit Off Of Student Loans?
Depending on who you ask, the government either earned a profit or lost money on federal student loans. Here’s how it works.
IBR vs. PAYE vs. SAVE | Understanding Income-Driven Repayment Plans
We provide a head-to-head comparison of IBR vs. PAYE vs. SAVE to help you decide which of these income-driven repayment plans may be right for you.
Strategic Default For Student Loans: Why It’s A Bad Idea
When a borrower defaults on federal student loans, the only one hurt is the borrower, Here’s what you need to know about strategic default for student loans.
Married Filing Separately For Your Student Loan Payments (For IBR, PAYE, SAVE)
Calculating the math behind whether it makes sense to do married filing separately for IBR, PAYE, SAVE for student loan debt.
IDR Waiver: Income-Driven Repayment Plan Updates And Forgiveness
The Department of Education has announced an IDR waivers that impact income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness.
The End Of The Student Loan Double-Consolidation Loophole
The student loan double-consolidation loophole can make Parent PLUS loans eligible for all income-driven repayment plans, but it’s ending in 2025. Learn more.