Student Loan Advice

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and you’ve hit a wall — you want to give your college student the perfect gift, but you aren’t sure... Read more

In general, it makes sense to take out federal student loans before borrowing private loans. Federal loans usually have lower interest rates, more... Read more

Whether you’re a communications major trying to be the next White House press secretary, or a journalism student attempting to pose the tough... 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

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

How would you feel if you woke up one morning and your student loan balance had been completely wiped away? While student loan forgiveness is a dream... Read more

Did you know that you could decline a student loan offered on a financial aid award letter? If you did, that’s great — since, unfortunately,... Read more

When applying for financial aid for college, the first step should almost always be filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).... Read more

Income-Based Repayment and other income-driven repayment plans keep your monthly student loan bill affordable by capping it at a portion of your... Read more

While becoming a doctor can be a fulfilling and lucrative career choice, it can also leave you struggling financially for years post-graduation.... Read more

Dear Student Loan Hero, I’m hoping to avoid taking on more student loan debt for my graduate degree and have been hearing all the hype surrounding... 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