The U.S. Department of Education offers direct loans specifically for parents of college students, called Parent PLUS loans. Like with other federal student loans, only a few special circumstances ...

Going to college is more expensive than ever. According to the Education Data Initiative, a 4-year, full-time undergraduate degree averages $38,270. Students attending private institutions will pay ...

When Julie Wake and her husband put their first three children through college, they encouraged them to prioritize the quality of the education over the price. Money mattered, but each of their ...

Borrowers must consolidate their loans or risk losing lower payments and potential forgiveness. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" introduces changes to the federal student loan system, including a new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). RAP replaces income-driven repayment plans like Biden ...

Congress enacted drastic changes to federal student loan and repayment programs with the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year. In addition, Congress overhauled student loan repayment ...

New caps on Parent Plus loans leave some parents of high school seniors worried they will no longer be able to afford their ...