Before taking out a federal student loan, borrowers should first research the four different types.

Taking classes in the fall? A new law will mean lower federal loan limits for some students and parents who help pay. Changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect on July 1, 2026, and could ...

Students who have federal loans going into graduate school will not have to worry about repayment plans because those loans ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. UNITED STATES - MARCH 11: Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., leaves a ...

At its core, engagement is about intertwining the resources of higher education with the needs of the community. Through this process, there is an exchange that occurs—students and faculty learn new ...

・No, the government does not make a profit on student loans, despite charging interest. ・In 2024, the government lost $19.64 for every $100 loaned, but in more "normal" years, it still loses $0.70 per ...

Recent changes to the federal student aid program have drastically shifted the way many Americans will pay for college in the future, both for themselves and their children. But many people are ...

・Beginning in July 2026, new federal law will cap how much graduate students can borrow, ending the long-standing ability to finance the full cost of attendance with federal loans. ・Roughly one in ...

Corey Moses of the Hartford Federation of Teachers speaks at a press conference advocating for a state loan program for graduate students. Credit: Courtesy / CT-N Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed a ...