A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

Starting January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education officially resumed Administrative Wage Garnishment for defaulted ...

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 ...

Students starting college next year will face a dramatically different federal financial aid system than the one their older siblings and parents encountered, experts say, due to changes enacted this ...

Learn about the different types of graduate student loans.

A spokesperson for the federal Department of Education said the agency will send the first notices to defaulted borrowers in ...

You've finished applying to college, got accepted and made your decision. Now it's time to apply again, this time for financial aid. Whether you're looking to cover the full cost or just fill in the ...

Starting next school year, graduate students will no longer have access to Grad PLUS loans, forcing many to seek alternative ...

Federal student loan laws are changing in 2026, with new limits on how much some parents and students can borrow. The caps are expected to push more borrowers to private student loans for college ...

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 ...

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Borrowers ages 50 to 61 have the highest average balance of any age group at $48,203, according to federal data.