The best private student loans of May 2026

Once maxing out federal financial aid, many students turn to private student loans. They can be used for a variety of ...

Student Loans Will Look Different Starting This Summer. Here Are 5 Big Changes to Watch

Under current rules, borrowers can choose from multiple IDR plans — including the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, Pay as You Earn (PAYE) and Income-Based Repayment (IBR) — which calculate ...

Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan has officially ended. Here’s what you need to know.

While the Biden administration attempted to protect the repayment plan, once President Donald Trump took office in 2025, the ...

New Repayment Plan For Student Loans Launches In Weeks, But Watch For These Downsides

The Trump administration is preparing to launch a brand new repayment plan for student loans. But questions remain about the true benefits of the upcoming new program.

Best Student Loan Refinance Lenders of May 2026

Browse U.S. News’ picks for best student loan refinance lenders. There are various options to save money and manage your ...

Could loan repayment treat RI’s nursing shortage? A program is trying

At the end of 2025 Rhode Island had more than 1,600 open nursing jobs. Could a loan repayment program help treat the shortage ...

643,000 Student Loan Borrowers Stuck In Backlogs As Applications Surge, Repayment Plans Change

The Education Department released new data indicating that more than 643,000 student loan borrowers remain stuck in backlogs for repayment plans and loan forgiveness.