A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to ...

Federal student loan bills are about to look very different as the calendar flips, and the reset will not be a simple return ...

As student loan payments resume in 2026 after years of pauses and temporary relief measures, many borrowers may find themselves facing a familiar anxiety: what happens if you can't ...

Discover how the Higher Education Act of 1965 provides financial aid, scholarships, and loans to students, supporting educational opportunities across the U.S.

Borrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.

Students starting college next year will face a dramatically different federal financial aid system than the one their older siblings and parents encountered, experts say, due to changes enacted this ...

Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy ...

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 ...

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Learn how federal grants-in-aid provide crucial funding to state, local, private, and institutional projects with no repayment needed but specific spending guidelines.