Understanding the difference between subsidized vs. unsubsidized student loans could help you save a bundle in student loan debt. But considering how much they have in common, it’s understandable if ...

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We recommend students utilize funding from Direct Unsubsidized Loans before seeking a Grad PLUS Loan, due to the lower interest and fee rates associated with the Direct Unsubsidized Loans.

If you’re one of the millions of individuals planning to attend college this year, chances are you’ll soon be in the market for student loans. More than half of all undergraduate students take on some ...

Federal student loans require the FAFSA, while private loans involve credit checks and choosing the best lender Student loans editor, Buy Side from WSJ Renee Fleck is an editor at Buy Side from WSJ ...

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The total U.S. student loan debt is nearly $1.8 trillion, according to the Education Data Initiative. This breaks down to an estimated $41,618 in total average student loan debt. If you have student ...

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