You should always max out undergraduate federal student loans — issued by the U.S. Department of Education — before turning ...

As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...

On May 30, the Education Department’s Federal Student Aid office announced the new federal student loan interest rates for ...

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More Americans will likely need to borrow private student loans to pay for college and graduate school under reforms Republicans are moving forward on Capitol Hill — especially if they want to become ...

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced that the Department of Education will undergo a partial dismantling, as multiple operations are to be shifted to partnerships with other federal agencies.

Starting next school year, graduate students will no longer have access to Grad PLUS loans, forcing many to seek alternative ...

Five smart student loan moves you should be making before the end of the year, including checking your interest paid, ...