Student Loans

Get strategies to pay off your student loans quickly with a personalized plan. Explore budgeting, refinancing, and extra payment tactics.

Learn which types of financial aid obtained through FAFSA must be repaid, and which are free money for your education.

The average American debt is over $104,000 per person in 2024, mostly in mortgages and student loans. Here's the average debt in America.

The Education Department agreed to student-loan company MOHELA's request to transfer some of its borrowers, requiring those impacted to take action.

See the latest private and federal student loan rates. Learn about the differences between the two options and which type is right for you.

Find the best student loans for bad or no credit. Explore options from Ascent, Citizens Bank, College Ave, MPower, and SoFi.

Discover the best student loan refinance companies for your education budget. The top student loan refinance company can help you save big and give you the best rates.

The best student loans without a cosigner include federal loans and loans from Ascent, Funding U, MPower Financing, AM Money, Prodigy Finance, and Stride.

The best graduate student loan lenders include Ascent, College Ave, Earnest, Sallie Mae, and Custom Choice. Federal loans are an even better choice.

The best low-interest student loans have excellent rates for borrowers with great credit, as well as minimal fees. Our picks include Earnest and SoFi.

Explore the best private student loans to meet your needs regardless of your financial situation. Find the right loan and interest rate for your education.

Understand what your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) means, how it's calculated, and its role in determining your financial aid eligibility.

Learn how to track your FAFSA application status online, by phone, or via email. Get answers on processing times and next steps.

Understand what the FAFSA is, why it's crucial for getting college financial aid, and the key steps involved in completing this important application.

Learn how to fill out the FAFSA form, meet deadlines, and get the financial aid you need for college. Get expert tips and answers to common questions.

Understand what student loan default is, the serious consequences, and how to prevent it or get back on track if you've already defaulted.

Joel Lambdin, 49, said his student-loan forgiveness wasn't a "jump for joy" situation but a weight off him he didn't realize was there.

Millions of student-loan borrowers are being transferred from Navient to MOHELA. Elizabeth Warren wants some of their debt to be canceled first.

The draft text for Biden's new student-debt cancellation plan is out, and anyone in the public can provide input on what the relief should look like.

A new Gallup survey found that 71% of student-loan borrowers have put off key life events, including finishing their degrees, because of their debt.