It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country. Historic legislative changes, sweeping regulatory updates, and major legal ...

WASHINGTON — As a federal government shutdown begins Oct. 1, millions of student loan borrowers may be wondering how the funding lapse could affect their payments and services. The short answer: Keep ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. From repayment, to collections, to loan forgiveness, student ...

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...

This article original appeared on The Conversation. The Trump administration has tried to upend many facets of American life, and many facets of higher education are no exception. The Department of ...

Private student loans can have competitive interest rates, though they often lack borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Major changes are coming for millions of Americans who borrowed money for higher education and now find themselves with student loan debt. “I do think 2026 is going to be another, ...

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In line with President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, the Department of Education placed new limits on how much money students can borrow in federal student loans to cover the costs of ...

Whether you’re deciding if you should take out loans for a new degree or you’re starting to pay back your debt, it’s important to consider how your student loans affect your credit. If you make your ...