President Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could benefit 23 million Americans
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
10-year private student loan interest rates plunge
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Stuart Varney: Biden is giving away the country to get your vote
FOX Business' Stuart Varney discussed Biden's plan to make community college tuition-free, arguing it's a political strategy to win votes for the 2024 presidential election.
Students of all political views believe government should help with student loan debt
Students dealing with high student loan debt want government support, no matter their political affiliation.
Biden to defy Supreme Court in second attempt at sweeping student loan handout
The Biden administration is preparing to announce another attempt at widespread student loan forgiveness ahead of the election after the Supreme Court struck down its first.
Republican states file suit to stop Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan
The Kansas-led lawsuit seeks to halt the SAVE plan immediately, arguing that the U.S. Department of Education has no authority to alter student loan repayment plans, essentially canceling more than $156 billion in student loan debt.
Millions of borrowers to see student loan payments drop in July after SAVE adjustment
Instead of calculating student loan payments using 10% of a borrower's income, they'll be calculated using 5% of a borrower's income starting in July.
Private student loan interest rates spike for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Biden cancels another $6 billion in student loans, this time for public service workers
Workers like nurses and teachers are getting forgiveness through fixes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Consumers spend more than $1 trillion on interest payments, largely due to increasing credit card debt
Consumers paid over $1 trillion in interest payments, most of which when toward high-interest credit card debt.
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Borrowers enrolled in forgiveness programs that have paid for longer than necessary qualify for refunds.
Biden 'cancels' nearly $6B in student loans for public sector workers
Around 78,000 public sector workers are about to have their student loans canceled in a $5.8 billion plan announced by President Biden Thursday,
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These 10 states have gotten the most student loan forgiveness under Biden’s SAVE Plan
States with higher populations and more borrowers saw the largest amount of student loan forgiveness.
Private student loan interest rates fall for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Student loan payments hinder retirement savings – Here's how employers are helping
Americans with student loan payments contribute at a lower rate and have smaller overall balances in their 401(k) accounts, a report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) study said.
Private student loan interest rates soar for 5- and 10-year loans
The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Fresh Start, on-ramp and IDR repayment adjustments are all ending their enrollment periods this year.
Students may qualify for a financial aid refund from their college under new Education Department proposal
With FAFSA errors and rising education costs, the return of unused financial aid may be a welcome relief to students.