Direct student loans, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, are a cornerstone of federal financial aid, offering students a way to fund their education without the need for private lenders.

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, grants, work-study or ...

The Treasury Department will take over the management of student loans whose borrowers are in default, according to a new agreement announced Thursday. The U.S. Education Department's handing off ...

If you’re headed to dental school, you’re probably destined for the student debt that comes with it. In the class of 2019, dental school graduates borrowed an average of $292,169, according to the ...

Changes to federal borrowing caps and repayment plans are expected to push more borrowers to private student loans. Private lenders advertise interest rates that range from sub-3% to 15% or higher.