Borrowers in default on their loans could face negative marks on credit reports and collections fees early in the new year.

Borrowers are set to resume payments on their federal student loans Sept. 1 after more than three years of forbearance that began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The end of the payment pause comes ...

A federal appeals court has sided with the Biden administration and temporarily halted a lower court ruling that had blocked reduced student loan payments that were scheduled to go into effect ...

Student loan payments are a major concern for millions of borrowers, especially as policies and economic conditions shift. If you’ve noticed signs that your monthly payment may increase in 2025 ...

The PAYE and ICR income-driven repayment plans reopened enrollment on Dec. 16. If you’re a SAVE borrower eligible for Public ...

The Biden-Harris administration launched the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) income-driven repayment (IDR) plan in August of 2023 with the goal of reducing student loan payments for most ...

And last year, many borrowers resumed making student loan payments — with interest — after an unprecedented multiyear pause. The U.S. Department of Education is offering programs, including ...

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos paused student loan payments empowered by the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act, or Heroes Act, which gave Americans a reprieve during the ...

The latest debt cancellation news comes after years of challenges for the PSLF, recent payment pauses and legal disputes over student loan forgiveness. This wave of student loan debt relief is a ...

Refinancing involves moving your existing student loans into one new loan, which can streamline how many different payments you are juggling each month. This may sound appealing, particularly ...