Master Promissory Notes (MPN): What To Know
Master Promissory Notes (MPN) are legally-binding documents that all federal student loan borrowers must sign. Learn why they’re important!
Find comprehensive information on federal student loans from the U.S. Department of Education.

Master Promissory Notes (MPN) are legally-binding documents that all federal student loan borrowers must sign. Learn why they’re important!

Student loan entrance counseling is required before you can receive your first undergraduate or graduate federal student loan. Learn why.

Here’s a calculator to let you estimate your student loan payment under the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP).

Student loan borrowers stuck in SAVE face an upcoming deadline in late 2026 to change their repayment plans.

The U.S. Department of Education can settle federal student debt in certain situations that it’s deemed “uncollectable.” Learn more.

Interest rates on new Federal student loans are set to rise slightly for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

We break down the best college loans for parents, including parent student loans. Look at your options as well as some alternatives.

The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) launches July 2026. See how payments are calculated, who qualifies, and what changes for married borrowers.

Nearly 100,000 student loan borrowers are awaiting PSLF buyback, but many will have to change repayment plans due to the SAVE forbearance ending.

Undergraduate, graduate, and PLUS student loan rates listed by year. Learn how the Treasury formula works for setting federal student loan interest rates.

Calculating the math behind whether it makes sense to do married filing separately for IBR or RAP for student loan debt.
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