Six newly signed agreements represent the most sweeping transfer of the department’s responsibilities in its 45-year history.

The Education Department recently wrapped up talks over how to change the student loan system. Here’s what borrowers should know about what’s ahead.

Key Points ・The Grad PLUS program ends July 1, 2026, replaced with new federal borrowing caps for graduate and professional ...

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Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved up. Private Student Loan Interest ...

Since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, sweeping changes have been made to federal student debt relief programs.

But in the letter, Democrats say they’ve received reports from borrowers who suddenly had their tax refunds offset. It ...

The Trump administration has asked for an 18-month extension to meet the terms of a settlement in the Sweet V McMahon ...

Paying off your loans early might save you money.