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Student loan borrowers to take on more debt as payments resume
Federal student loan repayment is resuming. Many to take on debt to offset costs.
2 min read Oct 18, 2023 -
What happens to student loans when you die?
Most student loans can be discharged due to death, though there are exceptions.
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How to use student loans for living expenses
You can use student loans to cover living expenses.
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What happens if you never pay your student loans?
Defaulting on your student loans can cause short- and long-term consequences.
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What you need to know about the companies no longer doing federal student loan servicing
Navient is the latest servicer to leave federal student loan servicing.
3 min read Oct 18, 2023 -
Should you refinance student loans now that the payment pause has ended?
Keep these things in mind before refinancing your student loans.
2 min read Oct 18, 2023 -
How to fill out the FAFSA if your parents are same-sex partners
Here’s how to approach Step Four of the FAFSA.
2 min read Oct 12, 2023 -
States with the highest and lowest student loan debt in 2023
These states lead the nation in overall student debt, but it’s not all bad news.
8 min read Oct 12, 2023 -
Your FAFSA questions answered
Learn what to expect on the application from start to finish.
17 min read Oct 12, 2023 -
Why more older Americans are taking on student loan debt
Roughly 9 million adults age 50 and older are still actively paying off federal student loan debt.
3 min read Oct 11, 2023