Student loan types can be confusing, and choosing poorly can cost thousands of dollars over a career. I focus here on seven ...

There are four types of federal Direct Loans, including subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy ...

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

College expenses are higher than ever, with the average cost of college in the United States now amounting to around $38,270 per year when accounting for tuition, books, supplies, housing, and daily ...

Federal student loans come in two main flavors, and the difference between them can quietly add thousands of dollars to the ...

Graduate students may apply for Federal Direct Loans and Federal Direct PLUS Loans. Additional information about each type of loan can be found at studentaid.gov. Federal Direct Loan Direct Loans are ...

The Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013 created new standards for interest rates on federal student loans. Prior to 2013, different federal loan programs offered students and their families a wider ...

Student loans are the major form of self-help aid available to Keene State College students who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program (six credits per semester for undergraduates ...

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Back-to-college involves far more than scrolling online to shop for dorm-ready decor. It's also triggers yet another reminder that it's time to get back to borrowing — and, yes, sticker shock. The ...

Changes are coming to the federal student loan program, and private medical school loans may be the only way to afford ...