Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert.

Grad PLUS loans offer graduate students flexible borrowing options, but come with higher interest rates and the need for a credit check Graduate PLUS loans are a federal student loan option for ...

Back-to-college involves far more than scrolling online to shop for dorm-ready decor. It's also triggers yet another reminder that it's time to get back to borrowing — and, yes, sticker shock. The ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Nearly 44 million Americans have student loans totaling more than $1.6 trillion, according to the New York Federal Reserve. Starting September 1, interest will start accruing again on ...

Connecticut officials say the student loan changes will keep people in debt far longer than they needed to be and limit education options for those with less money.

The U.S. Department of Education has employees working to provide financial aid and process FAFSAs while others remain ...

Minnesota is among the minority of states that offer direct assistance to student loan borrowers through state student loan ombudsman offices. Jabra Kawas is Minnesota’s first student loan advocate.

Federal Direct Loans are originated by the federal government and don’t come with credit criteria. Federal student loan rates for 2024-2025 range from 6.53% to 9.08%. Rates are expected to be lower ...