Thanks to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, those with existing Parent PLUS loans who don't consolidate before ...

Parents with student debt may be excluded from affordable repayment plans and loan forgiveness in the coming months if they ...

When parents take out federal loans to help students pay for college, the government doesn't offer quite as favorable terms as it does when it's providing loans directly to students.

The cost of college — including tuition, housing, textbooks and other fees — adds up for families. However, students are often eligible for financial aid, including scholarships, ...

Major changes are coming to federal student loans on July 1, 2026. Learn about the new caps on Parent PLUS loans and the elimination of the Grad PLUS program.

Eventually, the changes will streamline the system and reduce the number of repayment options, but right now, trying to ...

A popular method parent borrowers can use to qualify their student loans for income-driven repayment is going away soon. Borrowers with Parent PLUS loans need to take several steps soon if they want ...

Yes, in some cases, but the process is not always straightforward Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including healthcare and cybersecurity. Her ...

New federal financial aid limits are on the way this summer for students and families, according to the U.S. Department of Education. The Education Department’s “Reimagining and Improving Student ...

You can refinance both federal student loans and private student loans, but one is riskier than the other. When you refinance federal loans, you're no longer eligible for federal benefits and ...

Navigate the process of securing federal and private student loans Written By Written by Staff Senior Editor, Buy Side Miranda Marquit is a staff senior personal finance editor for Buy Side. Edited By ...