As getting a college degree gets more expensive by the year, more and more students are relying on federal student loans to keep the dream alive. And when you get your award letter you might see ...

Here’s how to figure out whether you should use private loans to pay for college and how to find the right lender.

Federal student loans come from the Education Department and don't always cover the full cost of attendance at college or graduate school. For undergraduate dependent students, federal Direct ...

Before you turn to private student loans, combine scholarships, service programs and employer-sponsored tuition. Plan early, identifying your total cost of attendance and calculating your funding gap ...