Federal Student Loans

Have you recently graduated from college? The summer can seem like the perfect opportunity to relax and de-stress. After all, you spent four years... Read more

Money decisions can feel overwhelming when you’re making them on your own. It can lead to paying for services you could have taken care of yourself... Read more

If your dream is to become a doctor, paying for medical school may be one of the biggest barriers to it. According to data from the Association of... 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

College costs and financing options vary around the world. In the U.S., student loans can place a huge burden on borrowers, with some graduates... Read more

This report was originally published on June 2, 2015. Graduation is an exciting time. But for many graduates, this exhilarating period also embodies... Read more

Attending college in Puerto Rico can mean living within walking distance of beautiful beaches, chowing down on scrumptious arroz con dulce (rice... Read more

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