While programs like Social Security, Medicare, and other direct assistance to individuals are exempt from this pause, given ...

If you have had trouble staying on top of your student loan payments and are concerned about the prospect of wage garnishment ...

American student loan debt is sky-high, with some estimates putting the total number over $2.19 trillion—that’s higher than ...

What is private student loan consolidation? This question is about student loan refinancing. Private student loan ...

Federal student loans can be consolidated — that is, combined into a single loan — through the U.S. Department of Education’s Direct Consolidation Loan program. Though this can mean paying ...

Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, here’s where things stand with student loan forgiveness, and what borrowers ...

Your loan servicer might also call you, and the phone number may look legitimate. But if a caller asks you to take action for ...

A Department of Education spokesperson said Tuesday that student financial aid is still operating under normal conditions ...

To avoid the worst consequences, you can consider federal student loan rehabilitation or consolidation or negotiate a settlement for private student loans. Student loan default occurs when a ...

Millions of Americans may see significant changes to their credit reports in the coming months if they have unpaid medical bills or student loans.

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, established under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, provides a pathway to federal student loan forgiveness for ...