Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) vs. IBR, PAYE, and SAVE
Compare RAP, SAVE, PAYE, and IBR with updated rules on payments and forgiveness. A guide for borrowers preparing for the transition.
Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans
Understand the key differences between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, including who qualifies, how interest works, and which loan saves you more money. Learn smart strategies before borrowing for college.
Borrower Defense Claims Expand Beyond For-Profits
New data shows 22% of loan discharge claims involve nonprofit or public colleges, not just for-profit schools. Here’s what the borrower defense data shows.
Strategic Default On Student Loans: It Always Backfires
When a borrower defaults on federal student loans, the only one hurt is the borrower, Here’s what you need to know about strategic default for student loans.
Graduate Degree vs. Professional Degree For Student Loans
With the changes to student loan borrowing caps, there’s a lot of questions about what counts as a graduate degree or professional degree.
How Student Loan Deferment Works and What’s Ending
Student loan deferments play an integral role in helping students get out of student loan debt. Here’s what you should know.
Student Loan Forbearance Explained: How It Works
Learn how student loan forbearance works, when to use it, and how 2027’s new rules will restrict payment pauses for new borrowers.
Federal Student Loans For Expats: What To Know
There are a few obstacles and opportunities related to borrowing and repaying federal student loans for expats. Here’s what you need to know.
Does The Government Profit Off Of Student Loans?
Depending on who you ask, the government either earned a profit or lost money on federal student loans. Here’s how it works.
Student Loan Borrowers Get Clarity On Repayment Plans
Student loan repayment rules are changing. See what options are available now and will be going forward.
What Happens If Your Student Loan Servicer Changes?
We break down why student loan servicer changes happen and how you can minimize your stress and frustration during the process.