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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...

Courtney Johnston led the CNET Money team and worked closely with the consumer insights data team. Before CNET, she worked as a graduate writing instructor at the University of Indianapolis and ...

When 29-year-old William Kelly logged on to check the status of his student loan this fall, he didn't find answers. "If you go to the website and you try to access things like the state of your ...

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