The college application system seems designed to confuse families. Your student starts the application process in hopes of ...

The federal cap on the amounts people can borrow means some of them will fall short. That’s especially true for students in professional schools. By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber took out his first student ...

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Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy ...

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 ...

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 ...

Managing federal student loan payments can be stressful at any time of year, but December 2025 presents an especially ...