Current Student Loans News
Stay up to date with trends that will impact your student loans – and your wallet.
Latest Student Loans News
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No, the era of student loan forgiveness isn’t over. Here’s why
Student loans forgiveness isn’t over.
6 min read May 23, 2025 -
We’re facing a student loan default crisis. This academic research might help
Research could help student loan borrowers
5 min read May 23, 2025 -
ED processed only 4% of outstanding income-driven repayment applications in April, and other student loan news
As application processing resumes, some defaulted student loan borrowers just got a collections notice.
4 min read May 16, 2025 -
New House bill would slash student loan programs, limit forgiveness
The proposed legislation increases borrowing costs for many.
7 min read May 15, 2025 -
My husband and I paid off our student loans together. Here’s how you can do it too
Paying off student debt as a team may save you thousands — but it comes with stresses.
10 min read May 13, 2025 -
Your student loan forgiveness questions, answered
Get the latest updates on student loan forgiveness, including changes under the Trump administrations.
3 min read May 06, 2025 -
Why finishing college could help solve the student loan crisis
Improving college completion could reduce default rates, Mark Kantrowitz argues.
4 min read May 06, 2025 -
New federal student loan rates are down slightly: Should you refinance?
Now is a great time to assess whether you could be paying less.
3 min read May 06, 2025 -
Financial literacy: The key to smart, successful student loan borrowing
Before borrowing, learn how student loans work and budget with care.
7 min read Apr 28, 2025 -
Will the ED shutdown disrupt federal student loans? What you need to know
Your loan terms will stay the same if federal student loan management moves to the SBA.
4 min read Apr 21, 2025