Federal student loans require the FAFSA, while private loans involve credit checks and choosing the best lender Student loans editor, Buy Side from WSJ Renee Fleck is an editor at Buy Side from WSJ ...

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 ...

If you have student loan debt, student loan forgiveness programs could help. If you qualify, student loan forgiveness could eliminate any remaining debt you owe — after a certain point. Notably, these ...

The average cost of college tuition and fees at public institutions has risen about 141% over the last 20 years. Right now, nearly 43 million people have federal student loan debt, according to the ...

It's your last chance to get your student loans out of default so you can qualify for benefits like forgiveness. Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who ...

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 ...

To defer your student loans, you typically need to meet a qualifying circumstance and submit the required forms and documentation If you're struggling with student loan payments due to a financial ...

Millions of students are preparing to start university life this September, but while it can be exciting to learn new skills and meet new friends, it "doesn't come cheap", said The Telegraph. The ...

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