For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

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For most Americans, higher education is out of reach without taking on some debt. According to Pew Research, one in four U.S. adults under 40 have student loan debt. Whether you’re interested in ...

You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...

Applying for student loans online can simplify the process, whether you’re completing the Fafsa for federal aid or comparing offers from private lenders Written By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, ...

For some young adults, student loans feel like the only option for funding their education. So getting your application rejected might feel like an opportunity has just been ripped away from you. But ...

The Trump administration has brought income-driven repayment-plan applications back online, after borrowers spent weeks in limbo Student-loan borrowers looking to get into affordable repayment plans ...

Millions of Americans burdened by student debt have various options for loan forgiveness, cancellation or discharge. These programs, tailored for specific employment sectors, income-driven repayment ...

An income-driven repayment plan can offer you a more affordable student loan payment. But if you applied for an IDR plan before April 27, 2025, and your servicer is Mohela, you may need to resubmit an ...

You may need to reapply for an income-driven repayment plan if your student loan servicer is Mohela. An income-driven repayment plan can offer you a more affordable student loan payment. But if you ...