We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. When it comes to borrowing money for higher education, the choice often ...

For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...

Private business loans aren’t your traditional bank loans. You get them from online lenders and other nonbank sources. They’re typically easier to qualify for, but often come with higher interest ...

The U.S. Department of Education announced federal student loan rates for the 2024 to 2025 academic year, and they're the highest they've been in over a decade. Interest on direct subsidized and ...

Federal student loans die with you, but private loans can continue to live on. Cosigners and spouses could potentially be responsible for private loans after the primary borrower's death. Many major ...

The question of whether college students should take out federal or private student loans to pay for their education may have just gotten harder to answer. That's due to a number of changes in ...

When you take out student loans, you’re responsible for paying your outstanding balance. But what happens to student loans when you die? Do they die with you or live on? It depends on the type of ...