Experts tout a 10-year timeline for clearing education debt. In reality, millions of Americans are paying off student loans ...

Federal student loan rules are shifting again in 2026, leaving many borrowers unsure where to turn for help. When the Department of Education resumed tracking delinquencies in 2025, the numbers were ...

The Trump administration is reportedly warning colleges and universities that they could lose access to federal student loan funding if they don't take action to improve repayment rates among former ...

If misery loves company, then new college graduates facing a mountain of student loan debt may find comfort in this group of public figures who have borrowed to pay for college. They’ve done ...

Millions of Americans are defaulting on their student loans. One 35-year-old professional got sued after last checking her ...

“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one ...

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Federal borrowing limits for college students will be reduced, beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, and more borrowers ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. New Haven, Ct. April 16, 2026 U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The Education ...

Experts say that scams promising student borrowers help with loan forgiveness are becoming increasingly common. Credit: Elena Lacey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: ...

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