The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.

Federal student loans have fixed interest rates. That means the interest rate will stay the same for the life of the loan.

Lowering the interest rate on your student loans could save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. It may be as ...

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New federal student loan rules will be implemented July 1, including a new repayment plan, SAVE transitions, default ...

College is about to get more expensive for every family that plans to borrow federal money next year. Interest rates on undergraduate, graduate, and parent loans are all projected to rise for the 2026 ...

To qualify for the U.S. Department of Education's new interest rate discount on student loans, borrowers must meet several requirements. Here's what to know.

College students will see changes to their student loan policies and interest rates. Interest rates on federal student loans are rising once again this year. Undergraduates with student loans ...

Federal student loan rates are edging up next year, but that shouldn't be surprising, experts said. The jump in the 10-year yield pushed up federal student loan rates for families planning to take out ...

Jen Smith is a personal finance expert specializing in student loans, paying off debt, and investing. When she's not writing she's the co-host of the award-winning Frugal Friends Podcast. damircudic / ...