Federal Student Loans

The language around student loans gets confusing fast, but some of the most perplexing terms have to do with income-driven repayment plans.... Read more

Federal direct loans are an important form of student aid that can help college students cover their costs and complete their degrees. If you’re... Read more

How much money can I get in student loans? It’s a common question from college students as they prepare to cover the costs of college. Without... Read more

Refinancing student loans can be a great way to lower your interest rate and monthly payments. While there are several refinance student loan... Read more

If you’re looking for ways to pay for graduate school, you’ve likely come across the option of taking out a grad PLUS loan. These federal student... Read more

Before you can access financial aid to pay for college, you need to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). And unless you’re... Read more

Unfortunately, Social Security payments can be garnished if you default on federal student loans, as many retired borrowers find out the hard way.... Read more

From correctional officers and state police officers to detectives and federal agents, law enforcement jobs are often competitive. Employment... 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

If you’re a physician assistant, you know that getting to this place in your career was an expensive journey. Between the costs of your graduate... Read more

Paying back student loans is enough of a pain — now, imagine repaying them after your school defrauded you into borrowing in the first place. A... Read more