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 ...

For most Americans, higher education is out of reach without taking on some debt. According to Pew Research, one in four U.S. adults under 40 have student loan debt. Whether you’re interested in ...

The college application system seems designed to confuse families. Your student starts the application process in hopes of ...

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As 2023 comes to an end, many people are reviewing their finances. For some families, that includes looking at student loans for the upcoming spring 2024 semester. Borrowers may be debating issues ...

A Pell Grant is a type of federal aid for students with exceptional financial need, and you must submit a FAFSA to apply for it Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Rebecca Safier is a ...

Since 1963, the cost of college tuition has increased more than 747% — a fact that makes it daunting to pay such costs entirely out of pocket from personal savings. Faced with the steep cost of higher ...

Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved up. Private Student Loan Interest ...

Under the revamped definition of “professional degree” programs, nursing and other key health care positions have been ...

Presenting a new avenue for application accessibility — and avoiding taking real steps to address aid distribution — the Department of Education has launched a mobile app for federal financial aid ...