Student loan types can be confusing, and choosing poorly can cost thousands of dollars over a career. I focus here on seven major options and the smarter alternatives that recent reporting highlights, ...

The Department of Education is reopening three revised income-driven student loan repayment plans just weeks after the agency suspended the programs, the agency announced Wednesday. IDR loan repayment ...

Most students take out loans to pay a portion of their school bill. Weigh your options to make sure you can manage the loans you borrow. Refer to your financial aid offer to see what loans you're ...