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 ...

The Biden administration said on Friday that it forgave student debt for tens of thousands of borrowers, the latest in a move to cancel education loans that have helped millions of Americans wipe out ...

For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

WASHINGTON, DC June 30, 2023: United States Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona during US President Joe Biden remarks on the student loan forgiveness in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The ...

The U.S. Department of Education has removed the online application for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, preventing borrowers from enrolling, recertifying or adjusting their repayment terms ...

Applying for student loans online can simplify the process, whether you’re completing the Fafsa for federal aid or comparing offers from private lenders Written By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, ...

The application process for federal student loans is separate from the private student loans application process, and the lending terms tend to differ between the two. You’ll need to fill out the ...

The Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge program is designed to cancel federal student loans for borrowers whose ...

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...