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Federal student loan interest rates just fell for the first time in 5 years—here's what borrowers will pay on new loans
The interest rate for undergraduate federal student loans disbursed between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 will be 6.39%, ...
Student Loan Update: Borrowers Catch a Break as Interest Rates Drop
For loans disbursed between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026, undergraduate rates will be set at 6.39 percent, a decline from ...
When should you refinance your student loans? Up-to-date info on the changing landscape
It’s not just the younger generations carrying student loan debt. But whether you should refinance depends on a wide range of ...
Opinion
The Student Loan Funding Gap Is Growing Wider: Is Congress Making The Divide Irremediable?
House Republicans argue that "when it comes to student loans, the current system is effectively broken." On that point, there is some bipartisan agreement. Ballooning tuition, poor loan servicing, ...
What to do if your credit score is harmed by the restart of federal student loan collections
Current shares everything you need to know about why credit scores are dropping and what steps you can take to start bumping ...
Student loan debt: The different repayment options at your disposal
As student loan payments resume, here's what Americans should prioritize to manage their debt and create a financial plan to ...
As feds resume student loan collections, states try to catch borrowers before they sink
U.S. Dept. of Ed is collecting on defaulted student loans for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. CT and other states are ...
Trump Bill’s Caps on Grad School Loans Could Worsen Doctor Shortage
The proposed limits on federal loans fall well below the costs of medical school. Critics say this could deter students from ...