From carpentry to cosmetology to the culinary arts, trade school programs put you on the fast-track to a steady career. But since many vocational... Read more

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) can help you get rid of student debt. Specifically, the government will forgive the balance of your federal... Read more

For many student loan borrowers, refinancing is a strategic move for getting out of debt fast. It could lower your interest rate while simplifying... Read more

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) looks confusing at first, it’s not difficult to navigate once you master the basics... Read more

When Dr. Brad Venghaus graduated from medical school, he left with $110,000 in debt hanging over his head. To deal with this massive amount of debt,... Read more

Life insurance could be extremely beneficial if a borrower dies while you’re cosigning their private student loans. This is because a cosigner... Read more

Originally published April 28, 2017. I started my get-out-of-debt journey five years ago, owing almost $50,000. At several points, I had to decide... Read more

You already know that saving money is a responsible habit to practice, but the weight of student loan debt can make that challenging to do. According... Read more

If you’re feeling student loan stress, you’re not alone. In a study on the psychological effects of student debt, Student Loan Hero found that... Read more

Can you use student loans for a laptop? Or how about spending your financial aid to buy a car? You don’t have to wonder, though, because there are... 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

Without the savings to afford American colleges and universities, it’s not surprising that many students turn to financial aid to help get them... Read more