student

Abe Student Loans Before applying for a private student loan, DR Bank and Monogram LLC recommend exhausting all financial aid alternatives including grants, scholarships, and federal student loans. The AbeSM…

TL;DR: How This Calculator Works This tool estimates your discretionary income as defined by federal student-loan regulations, not personal-budget leftover money. Discretionary income = Your AGI – (150% or 225%…

Splash Financial has made a “splash” in the student loan market by offering some of the best rates and best student loan bonuses available.  They started out focusing on medical…

Splash Financial See disclaimers at: https://www.splashfinancial.com/disclaimers/ Splash Financial, Inc. (NMLS #1630038), licensed by the DFPI under California Financing Law, license # 60DBO-102545 Terms and Conditions apply. Splash reserves the right to…

The federal tax-free exclusion for most student-loan forgiveness under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 expires on December 31, 2025. Starting in tax year 2026, forgiven loan amounts under…

“Each apartment would be priced close to $225,000.”

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…