Best Student Loan Rates for September 8, 2026: Ascent Leads at 1.94%
Compare today’s student loan rates and see which lenders offer the lowest APRs for September 8, 2026.
New House Bill Blocks 4 Education Department Transfers — And Cuts McMahon’s Travel Funds
H.R. 10232 would block transfers of four Education Department offices and cut the Secretary’s travel funds. Student loan servicing is not covered.
How College Refunds Work And How To Find A Refund Policy
College is more expensive than ever, but if you need to withdraw from school early, tuition refunds are not guaranteed. Find out how college refunds work.
How Much Should You Have In A 529 Plan By Age
How much you should have in a 529 plan by age to save for college for your children, including high and low contributions for public and private school.
Best High-Yield Savings Rates for September 7, 2026: Up to 4.15%
Find the high-yield savings account that can help you earn the most interest on your money.
Who Wins College Scholarships? Sallie Data Shows Early, High-Volume Applicants
Sallie surveyed 511 scholarship applicants: 63% of winners started in high school, and top winners earned a median $12,750 across 3 or more awards.
Are There Student Loans That Go Directly To You?
There are no student loans that go directly to you. In the United States, all qualified education loans must be disbursed to the college first.
Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Student Loan Calculator
Calculate your RAP student loan payment in seconds. Enter your AGI and dependents to estimate your monthly payment under the Repayment Assistance Plan.
What Does A Negative SAI Mean?
A negative SAI isn’t bad. It means the highest financial need on the FAFSA. An SAI of 0 down to -1,500 qualifies you for the maximum Pell Grant. Here’s why.
New Bill Would Use IRS Data To Automatically Put Struggling Student Loan Borrowers Into Low Payments
Rep. Bonamici’s SIMPLE Act would auto-enroll student loan borrowers 75 days delinquent into the lowest-payment IDR plan using IRS data starting July 2028.
Senators Demand ED Account for $1 Billion Student Loan Fund as Defaults Hit 9M
Senators Warren, Merkley, Booker, and Van Hollen ask ED to explain $216 million spent from OBBBA’s $1 billion student loan fund as defaults hit 9 million.