Private student loan rates change more often and can be fixed or variable. Rates are based on lender preferences, personal ...

Starting in 2026, families can borrow less through federal Parent PLUS loans. See how to plan ahead and explore alternatives to cover college costs.

A Direct Student Loan is another name for a federally issued student loan in the United States. If you borrowed money from ...

Trump's Department of Education is kicking off the second week of negotiations on its student-loan repayment changes and new ...

The first step is to create a budget and identify any gaps. Once award letters start arriving, map out the full cost of attendance at each school. That means accounting for tuition and fees, books and ...

The Trump administration has decided to cancel the PSLF program for organizations that support terrorism, illegal immigration ...

Recently proposed policy shifts in student loan forgiveness could transform the landscape for those who make legal services ...

In 2025, the average credit score for Gen Z borrowers fell to 676, well below the national average of 715, according to a FICO report.

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans.