WASHINGTON (AP) - As Congress scrambles to pull back a messy student loan increase, it raises the question: Why did Uncle Sam get into the college loan business, anyway? The short answer: Because the ...

As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...

Millions of people are in default on their federal student loans and could have their wages garnished soon. The U.S. Department of Education resumed collections in May, and it could take up to 15% of ...

Over the past few months, Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off the hook with one bewildered, anxious question after another: “What kind of loan is this?” “Am I in default?” “Will the government ...

A government shutdown on Wednesday could have the potential to disrupt a multitude of federal activities — but people with student loans are expected to continue making their repayments, according to ...

Big changes are coming to the federal student loan program, and if you're a current borrower, a parent planning for college or someone considering graduate school, it's important to know what's ahead.

Student loan borrowers could see their monthly payments spike under President Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill — which would cut down a handful of repayment options to just two. Changes under the GOP ...

The Repayment Assistance Plan will replace existing income-driven repayment plans starting in 2026. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate ...

Less than half of student loan borrowers have been making their payments on $1.6 trillion of debt as they struggle to afford housing and groceries – and some are letting the bills pile up as a form of ...

Federal student loans die with you, but private loans can continue to live on. Cosigners and spouses could potentially be responsible for private loans after the primary borrower's death. Many major ...