The total U.S. student loan debt is nearly $1.8 trillion, according to the Education Data Initiative. This breaks down to an estimated $41,618 in total average student loan debt. Check Out: Warren ...

The U.S. Department of Education has removed the online application for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, preventing ...

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 ...

March 27 (UPI) --The Department of Education has reopened online applications for a student loan repayment program used by millions of people, it announced Thursday. Earlier this year, the Trump ...

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Navigate the process of securing federal and private student loans Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By ...

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As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many students are turning to private student loans to help pay for their education. While federal student loans are often the go-to option due to the ...