Federal Student Loans

If you’re wondering how to get out of paying back your student loans in full, you’ve probably looked into student loan debt forgiveness. However,... Read more

You’ve probably heard the cliche ignorance is bliss. But is it? In most cases, knowledge is power — especially with student loans. Knowing how... Read more

Both federal and private student loans typically include a postgraduate grace period that allows you six months before entering repayment. But not... Read more

Whether your student loans are federal or private, you are being charged interest on the money that you borrowed. But what is capitalized interest,... Read more

Dear Student Loan Hero, I left school with a handful of student loans and am now wondering about the best order to repay them. I’ve heard about the... Read more

Student loans get a bad rep, but for many, they represent the only way to pay for college. It’s the ultimate catch-22. Still, one in three... Read more

If your student loan bills are devouring a big chunk of your paycheck, an income-driven repayment plan could bring you relief, lowering your monthly... Read more

Student loan refinancing offers a chance to lower your interest rate and choose new terms on your debt, if you qualify. But as with any approach to... Read more

Ah, it looks like it’s time for another government shutdown… As of Friday morning, reports suggested a partial government shutdown is... Read more

Over the past several years, more student loan borrowers are finding themselves buried under overwhelming student loan debt. Today, over 44 million... Read more

Key takeaways Most students are unsure about the type of aid the FAFSA qualifies them for. Fifty-two percent of respondents think the FAFSA is only... Read more

From Ohio State to the University of Cincinnati, students are flocking to the Buckeye State to earn their degrees. The state is home to no less than... Read more