WASHINGTON (AP) - As Congress scrambles to pull back a messy student loan increase, it raises the question: Why did Uncle Sam get into the college loan business, anyway? The short answer: Because the ...

Key Points ・Forbearance lets you pause student loan payments temporarily but interest continues to accrue during that time.

Negotiate with your lender. If you have private student loans, you may be able to negotiate a lower interest rate with your ...

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 ...

Are you having problems with your student loans? Struggling to understand a loan servicer’s decision? Confused by the federal government's new repayment plans and wondering what to do? Kelsey Lesco ...

Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness. In particular, those who are enrolled in a repayment plan ...

STUDENT LOANS, LISTEN UP. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF CHANGES BEING MADE TO REPAYMENT PLANS. AND THERE ARE SOME NEW PLANS AS WELL. IT’S ALL PART OF THE RECENTLY PASSED GOVERNMENT SPENDING BILL. THE ONE BIG ...

Millions of people are in default on their federal student loans and could have their wages garnished soon. The U.S. Department of Education resumed collections in May, and it could take up to 15% of ...

The Department of Education has shut down but for most former and current college and university students, it's business as usual.

Over the past few months, Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off the hook with one bewildered, anxious question after another: “What kind of loan is this?” “Am I in default?” “Will the government ...