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August 21, 2025

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.

dependent vs independent student
August 11, 2025

What To Do If You’re Denied A Parent PLUS Loan?

If you’re denied a parent PLUS loan, here are the options of what you can do to pay for college.

401k student loan repayment
August 2, 2025

Student Loan Repayment Plans Are Changing: What To Know

Student loan borrowers will move to IBR or RAP student loan repayment plans under new law.

Save vs. IBR | Source: The College Investor
July 14, 2025

Should You Switch From SAVE To IBR?

SAVE student loan borrowers face interest starting August 1. Should you switch from SAVE to IBR now or wait?

Student Loan Assistance for Incarcerated Individuals
May 17, 2025

Student Loan Assistance For Incarcerated Individuals

Student loan borrowers who find themselves incarcerated or in jail for extended periods have some options for assistance.

military
April 27, 2025

Student Loan Help For Military Borrowers

Military student loan borrowers have access to student loan deferments, forgiveness, and repayment help, and expedited support from servicers.

SAVE repayment plan
March 27, 2025

Should You Leave The SAVE Repayment Plan Right Now?

Nearing PSLF eligibility? Learn why switching from the SAVE plan could benefit you and help you achieve loan forgiveness sooner.

Student Loan Forgiveness For Engineers
March 11, 2025

Can Student Loans Be Discharged In Bankruptcy?

Student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy, but it’s rare. Here’s what borrowers should know and why it’s so uncommon.

How To Use A 529 Plan To Repay Student Loans
January 22, 2025

Congress-Created Student Loan Plans vs. Rulemaking

Understand which student loan repayment plans were created by Congress and which by rulemaking, and what it means for borrowers under changing administrations.

An infographic titled "THE COLLEGE INVESTOR" illustrates the average student loan debt by state across the United States. The image features an outline map of the continental US in a light yellow outline on a white background. Stacked columns of gold coins, each with a dollar sign, are placed on various states, visually representing the varying average student loan debt balances. Some columns are taller than others, indicating higher debt in certain regions, aligning with the article's discussion of states like Washington D.C. and Maryland having the highest average student loan debt, and North Dakota the lowest. The visual helps convey the significant differences in debt loads from state to state, a key point within the article's "Student Loans By State Fast Facts" section.
January 17, 2025

Student Loan Debt Trends By Age And Borrower Type

Who owes the most student loans? See how debt varies by borrower age, loan size, and type of college attended.

SAVE repayment plan
January 15, 2025

Will The SAVE Plan Survive Legal Challenges?

Will the SAVE plan’s loan forgiveness survive these court battles? Our expert take on what you should know.

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