The Education Department quietly announced that a critical tool allowing borrowers to track their progress toward student ...

Among the 14.9 million federal student loan borrowers ages 35 to 49, the average borrower in this age group holds about $45,295 in student loan debt. This age group has the highest delinquency rate ...

The update affects borrowers seeking relief through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Buyback.

Millions of Americans are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments. More than 1 in 3 borrowers with federal student loans were at least 30 days late on a payment, as of a June 2025 ...

Many federal student loans have 10-year repayment terms, but paying off your loans early might save you money Written By Written by Loans Deputy Editor, Buy Side Jessica Ullrich is Deputy Editor at ...

Payment shock from the end of pandemic loan protections, plan adjustments and higher living costs could push millions of federal student loan borrowers into default. Federal student loan default, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. The Trump administration is moving forward to enact new rules ...

Only defaulted federal student loans put your tax refund at risk, not delinquent or private student loans. You have 65 days from the notice to stop it with payment arrangements or a valid objection.

Millions of federal student loan borrowers are behind on their student loans and facing a “default cliff.” If you have been paying back your loans, there’s one additional benefit beyond keeping your ...

With federal student loan changes underway, more families may turn to private borrowing. We reviewed private lenders to find the best student loans for flexible payments, strong support and faster ...