The 2026 student loan changes bring new rules for borrowers in the U.S. There will be fewer repayment plans and stricter ...

Direct student loans, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, are a cornerstone of federal financial aid, offering students a way to fund their education without the need for private lenders.

Refinancing your student loans can get you a lower rate, make smaller monthly payments or combine multiple loans into one.

That means more borrowers will be turning to private student loans to bridge the gap. Most student loan applicants, however, ...

You're more likely to need private student loans for grad school starting this year. Lenders may need to be convinced your ...

The Treasury Department will take over the management of student loans whose borrowers are in default, according to a new agreement announced Thursday. The U.S. Education Department's handing off ...

The Education Department may be required to discharge the student loans for thousands of student loan borrowers after a ...

Student loans eventually come due, whether or not you earned your degree. Before you accept a loan offer, consider whether ...

The cost of college — including tuition, housing, textbooks and other fees — adds up for families. However, students are often eligible for financial aid, including scholarships, grants, work-study or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. Many student loan borrowers may soon be receiving unexpected ...