Student Loan Advice

Dear Student Loan Hero, I’m a mom applying for a [Parent] PLUS loan through the federal government. My son tells me I should be able to borrow on... Read more

When we start a new year, it’s easy to make grand resolutions about saving a bunch of money or paying off student loans in full. But when that New... Read more

One way to make it through college without borrowing student loans — or at least, not overborrowing — is to accelerate your degree. Imagine... Read more

With life’s busy schedule, it’s hard for most of us to dig through all of the information thrown our way. Each week we scour the media universe... Read more

College is getting increasingly expensive, which means many students must exhaust federal financial aid options and turn to private lenders to pay... Read more

Higher education isn’t cheap, and law school is no exception. Just ask anyone with law school loans. If you’re one of the many lawyers in the... Read more

Stash is an app that makes it easy for beginning investors to pick stocks and ETFs, but you'll pay for the convenience. This Stash review... Read more

Welcome to Student Loan News, a weekly summary of developments and events affecting college debt in the U.S. Join us each Friday for a look at... Read more

There’s no debating the fact that community college tuition is significantly lower than that of public and private four-year universities. The... Read more

The standard federal student loan repayment plan gives borrowers 10 years to pay off their loans. But for some, making those payments just... Read more

Navigating the complex world of student financial aid can be difficult, especially since that aid can come from multiple sources. In this guide,... Read more

The burden of student loan debt can take a serious emotional toll. According to a Student Loan Hero survey, more than 64% of respondents lose sleep... Read more