For most borrowers after July 1, 2026, consolidating federal student loans no longer offers a real upside — and it can ...

If borrowers do not successfully resume repayment, the number of delinquent and defaulted borrowers could reach 12.54 million ...

Changes to federal student loans expected to affect millions of borrowers took effect at the start of July. A part of ...

Kristen Grau is a staff writer for the Forbes Advisor News Desk. She has over six years of finance writing experience and has previously written for sites like LendingTree, ValuePenguin and Debt.com.

The Fresh Start Program can move your loans out of default and help you qualify for forgiveness options -- but you have to apply by Sep. 30. Rebecca Safier Contributor Rebecca Safier is a personal ...

Key Takeaways Student loan borrowers ages 35 to 49 have the second-highest average balance of any age group, at more than $45 ...

Millions of student loan borrowers are delinquent following the expiration of pandemic-era student loan relief and changes to repayment plans. Those delinquencies trigger an average 62-point FICO ...

CNBC Select has named the best lenders for student loan refinancing, with a focus on competitive rates and flexible terms.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. The bill makes major changes to ...

If you’re having trouble keeping up with student loan payments, you may have a little more breathing room to find a repayment plan that fits your budget before the Department of Education restarts ...

You don't need a cosigner to get a student loan. Most federal student loans don't require a cosigner. Many private student ...