For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

Applying for student loans online can simplify the process, whether you’re completing the Fafsa for federal aid or comparing offers from private lenders Written By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, ...

The U.S. Department of Education has removed the online application for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, preventing borrowers from enrolling, recertifying or adjusting their repayment terms ...

Here’s a rundown of some of the key dates for student loans that are coming up over the next few months, and what borrowers ...

Student loan rates have continued to hold steady over the last week. As of February 10, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.69% APR and variable rates starting as ...

A temporary freeze imposed briefly this week by the White House on federal grants and loans left many students wondering about the impact to the FAFSA form used to apply for financial aid. President ...

Tens of thousands of borrowers may be about to receive automatic student loan forgiveness after the U.S. Department of Education missed a key processing deadline.

The school year has ended and summer vacation is here. While it can be a time to relax and enjoy a break from your studies, getting your student loan financing in order now to prepare for the fall ...

Federal student loan borrowers are approaching a decisive stretch, with sweeping policy changes unfolding faster than many ...