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

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

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

Consolidating federal loans after July 1 comes with real trade-offs. Here's how missing the deadline affects your repayment ...

Income-driven repayment plans, refinancing and forgiveness programs are among the options that may help borrowers reduce ...

Federal student loan rules are set to change July 1, and borrowers who wait could have fewer repayment choices than they have now. The changes affect both repayment plans and some loan programs, ...

A U.S. Department of Education sign is displayed outside of the agency's federal student aid office on June 3 in Washington, ...

Millions of borrowers face repayment plan shifts, strict new loan limits and financial land mines that could be costly if they fail to act.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. The legislation makes significant changes to student loans, ...

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

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