Major changes to the rules governing federal student loans went into effect this month and are rippling across the system.

Sweet vs. McMahon, a yearslong settlement over student-loan forgiveness for defrauded borrowers, is finally making progress.

After major federal student loan changes take effect, some groups are cautioning borrowers against enrolling their student ...

I asked Claude to walk me through all the available repayment options and to name a winner. It made the clearest comparison I ...

Refinancing could lower your payments, but the process — and timing — can play a big role in how much you save.

The Department of Education put three major changes to federal student loans into effect July 1 that could have long-term ...

Student loan defaults hit a record 9.52 million. Experts explain how to avoid wage garnishment and credit loss.

From new student-loan repayment plans to limits to popular loan forgiveness programs, here's what you need to know about the July 1 repayment changes.

The problems are creating uncertainty for borrowers attempting to plan their finances, with some unable to determine how much ...

Jay Fleischman, a student loan and bankruptcy attorney, helps dispel some of the confusion around the SAVE Plan’s ending ...

Roughly 9.5 million borrowers are now in default, up from 5.3 million in June 2025.

Hoping for the most affordable student loan rates this fall? Here's what separates a good rate from a costly one.