Paying for College

Although 9 of 10 student loans originate with the federal government, there are also situations when it’s wise to pick a private lender. And then... Read more

Problems with an Internal Revenue Service system for verifying financial aid is preventing some students from getting their grants and loans funded,... Read more

Student Loan Hero is thrilled to announce the six winners of our scholarship for the spring 2019 semester. After carefully reviewing hundreds of... Read more

Considering attending a historically black college or university (HBCU)? This study reveals annual tuition costs at public and private... Read more

From bullying at school to discrimination in the workplace, those in the LGBTQ community have suffered many disadvantages throughout their lives.... Read more

As 2018 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at what’s happened in the world of student loans. With more than 44 million Americans owing... Read more

If you’ve truly exhausted your scholarship search before resorting to private lenders of student loans, then you may very well find yourself on the... Read more

These days, there’s an app for everything — including the FAFSA (the Free Application for Federal Student Aid). The Department of Education has... Read more

Looking back on his college experience, Andrew Josuweit remains conflicted. Why pay to learn, he still wonders, when you could just as easily be paid... Read more

If you have a question about how to pay for college, the internet has an answer. You might not even have to search very long if you know where to... Read more

Are you looking to refinance your student loans but aren’t sure which lender to choose? If you’re exploring your options and comparing lenders,... Read more

Dear Student Loan Hero, My parents have been taking out PLUS loans to help pay for my college. But my school just told me that now that I’m 24,... Read more