Student Loan Debt

The cost of a college education really comes down to the cost per credit hour. This study reveals that cost, and how students' decisions can affect... Read more

What can you spend student loans on? Technically, you’re supposed to use student loan money on education expenses, such as tuition or housing. But... Read more

Are you looking for some college advice? Maybe you have questions about what school to attend, which degree to pursue or how to graduate with as... Read more

If you’re burdened with student loans, you might be looking for an out-of-the-box solution to your debt. Here’s one: Try moving someplace new to... Read more

The average law school student leaves school owing $160,000 in student loan debt, according to EducationData.org. If you’re one of the 74% of law... Read more

With the cost of tuition in the U.S. increasing year after year, you might be interested in earning your degree in another country. After all, there... Read more

Note that the government has paused all repayment on federally held student loans through the end of 2022, with no interest to be charged during that... Read more

New Mexico borrowers hold an average federal and private student loan debt balance of $32,986, 10% below the U.S. average of $36,689. That means New... Read more

While there are many things to love about Oregon, the average balance for federal and private student loan borrowers — $34,076 — isn’t one of... Read more

California federal and private student loan borrowers owe an average of $34,187 in debt, 7% less than the U.S. average of $36,689. Three California... Read more

Note that the government has paused all repayment on federally held student loans through the end of 2022, with no interest to be charged during that... Read more

Fortunately, you can return unused student loan money to your lender, though timing and loan type could determine how much it will cost you.... Read more