The White House wants to end the federal education agency, but you should still fill out FAFSA now if you want financial aid for next year.

While the government’s “standard” repayment plan is 10 years long, many borrowers are in plans that extend their terms up ...

Previously, the Trump administration took down the online applications for IDR plans earlier this year, prompting criticism ...

With IDR applications unfrozen, borrowers can again apply for plans to lower student loan payments. Here's what experts ...

Over 9 million student loan borrowers are delinquent. Learn how missed payments hurt credit scores and may trigger wage ...

Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR)—determines payments as either 20 percent of discretionary income or a fixed amount over 12 ...

About 16% of student loan balances were at least 90 days past due as of the end of 2024, the New York Fed estimates.

The Fed reports that a delinquency on a student loan payment can lower a person's credit score by 171 points. Those with ...

The U.S. Education Department reopened online applications Wednesday for income-driven repayment plans for student loan ...

The path for current student loans is uncertain, but forgiveness options look even less likely for future borrowers.

Missed student loan payments are now influencing credit scores for the first time in five years. More than 9 million student ...

A new student loan delinquency can cause a borrower’s credit score to drop more than 150 points, the Fed warns.