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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…

The College Investor’s “How Much Student Loan Debt Can You Afford” calculator allows students and parents to see the final cost of their student loan borrowing.  Families can toggle between…

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) is pushing to certify its lawsuit against the Department of Education as a nationwide class action, potentially covering more than a million borrowers. The…

Federal law defines a first-generation college student as someone whose parent or parents did not complete a four-year degree, but colleges sometimes use their own definitions. First-generation students may qualify…

What happens to your student loans when you die? It’s not a question many people want to think about, but it’s important to understand. Do your student loans die with…

President Trump generally does not support student loan forgiveness and would likely seek an end to some student loan forgiveness programs. But can the President reverse student loan forgiveness that…

President Biden forgave more than $188 billion in student loans for over 5 million borrowers, the largest amount of cancellation by any president. Despite record forgiveness, total outstanding student loan…

The Department of Education has paused processing some types of student loan forgiveness. PSLF is still processing, while IBR-related forgiveness is currently paused due to “system updates” SAVE, PAYE, and…

More than a quarter of Americans report taking on extra work to manage financial stress, making side hustles a growing repayment strategy for student debt. These five income streams can…

Did you know there are state-based non-profit lenders that sometimes provide the lowest student loan rates? It’s true – but there aren’t many, and the best rates are typically reserved…