Student loan borrowers to save more than $1 billion under new plan
The new policy reforms would keep students and borrowers from paying what the White House calls "unnecessary" fees.
Student loan regulator issues urgent warning over debt relief
Borrowers have until April 30 to consolidate their loans via the Direct Loan Program to benefit from the one-time adjustment.
Student loan borrower owes $300,000: 'The system is predatory'
Tom Krawczyk, age 62, wanted the best for his children, which is why he took on more than $300,000 in Parent PLUS loans so they could attend college.
Woman whose $192,000 student loan wiped clean ordered to pay
The 46-year-old woman was told her debt balance would be gone due to the student debt forgiveness plan for public service workers.
Dad given student loan plan to pay until he's 85
John, 62, told Newsweek that he lost his job and now fears the debt he took out for his daughter will hang over his head well into his 80s.
Student loan borrower narrowly avoids forgiveness scam
Student loan borrowers should be on the lookout as a new scam attempts to rob them out of thousands.
Student loan payments to get cut in half in July
Beginning July 1, even more help from the SAVE plan is coming to borrowers.
Student loan update as millions of dollars demanded from university
The Biden administration canceled student loans for borrowers who said they were cheated by Ashford University.
Students could see money for college double
Federal Pell Grants could swell to $14,800 under the Degrees Not Debt Act of 2024, aiding roughly 7 million students yearly.
Student loan bill could see forgiveness expanded for thousands
A new bill aims to ensure that veterans and serving members of the military would be enrolled for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Millennial pays off $117,000 student debt in 3 years: "Process is simple"
Matthew Burr advises others looking to pay off their loans to focus on living a financially disciplined life with consistency.
Student loan forgiveness update as surprise tax sparks alarm
A handful of states currently treat student loan forgiveness as taxable income.
Student loan borrowers promised relief forced to pay
Borrowers were told all loan balances would be erased on January 28, in addition to having their credit scores restored and refunds issued.
Student loan forgiveness deadline sparks warnings
Student loan borrowers have just a few months left before they could see a significant hit to their credit scores.
Arizona retirees owe $96,000 in student loans: 'Don't know what happened'
As President Joe Biden promises more loan forgiveness in coming months, one retired couple is facing nearly $100,000 in student debt.
Woman crying at dad's reaction to student loan forgiveness seen by 27m
Social media users were moved to tears by the dad in the viral clip, with one saying he "deserves the whole world."
Student loan cancellation update as Biden approves $1.2 billion relief
The relief applies to borrowers enrolled in a new repayment plan who originally took out $12,000 or less and have made at least 10 years of payments.
Student loan cancellation update: borrowers have just weeks to apply
Federal borrowers have just weeks remaining to apply for a loan consolidation that could give them student debt relief.
Parents would have billions of dollars in student loans forgiven under plan
Several lawmakers have banded together to demand President Joe Biden provide more student loan relief.
Why gen X can't retire
Dubbed the "sandwich generation", these folks are taking of two other generations.
Student debt still weighing down gen X
Gen X and Baby Boomers are behind on their student loans more than any other age group, new data has found.
Biden's Ed Department Is Making College Less Accessible
The Biden administration's failure to meet its basic responsibilities—like implementing Congress' bipartisan FAFSA reforms—should come as no surprise.
Student loan borrowers skip payments: It's "an act of civil disobedience"
As national student loan debt lies at 1.75 trillion, one in 10 borrowers said they won't be paying off their loans as a matter of principle.
Biden's student loan plan challenged as not enough
The president announced a $5 billion plan to forgive student debt on Friday, but some are saying the program is not enough.
New student loan forgiveness application: How to apply for Biden's plan
On Friday, the Biden administration said it will cancel student debt for more than 70,000 borrowers.
Student loan update: Thousands receive boost as $4.9 billion forgiven
The debt relief is a result of the U.S. Department of Education's fixes to its income-driven repayment plans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Student loan update as $1.8 million settlement agreed in one state
Nelnet did not inform borrowers they had the possibility of renewing income-driven repayments.
Student loan update as payees could get $2,500 tax deduction
The student loan interest deduction allows taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 from their taxable income, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Student loan update as millions fail to make repayments
Only 60 percent of the 22 million federal loan borrowers who had payments due in October made those payments by mid-November.
Student loan borrowers get good news about forgiveness
U.S. Department of Education extends forgiveness application deadline, offering relief to millions of borrowers.