Before taking out a federal student loan, borrowers should first research the four different types.

A new law will mean lower federal loan limits for some students and parents who help pay. Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect on July 1, 2026, and could impact your ability to pay ...

Heads up, borrowers: Big changes to the federal student loan system are coming soon, and they'll affect your payments and ...

Federal Direct Loans are originated by the federal government and don’t come with credit criteria. Federal student loan rates for the 2025-2026 school year range from 6.39% to 8.94%. Consider maxing ...

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...

The federal student loan program is undergoing big changes in 2026, both for borrowers and those paying back their loans. Borrowers will have to navigate new loan limits. People repaying loans will ...

Recent changes to the federal student aid program have drastically shifted the way many Americans will pay for college in the future, both for themselves and their children. But many people are ...

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto ...