Average cost of college
Know the average costs by state, institution and degree type.
5 min read
Student Loans
Get tips and advice on student loans and colleges and compare private student loan lenders.
Helpful links
Make sure to choose the right type of student loan for your needs.
Paying for college is a challenge for many students, but student loans can help.
Here’s how to be prepared when it comes time to fill out your FAFSA form.
Reviews & tools
Editor's picks
Learn more about student loans before you apply.
Related topics
The latest
The Federal Reserve’s actions can influence student loan interest rates.
Federal student loans are usually best, but you may still need private loans.
Make sure to choose the right type of student loan for your needs.
Navient is the latest servicer to leave federal student loan servicing.
In specific circumstances, your student loans can come due before you graduate.
Since you likely didn’t have a federal student loan payment due for about five years, it’s understandable that your on-ramp to repayment might not have been a straight shot. You’d even be forgiven [...]
Know your rights when it comes to your defaulted student loans.
If your discretionary income is low, you could pay $0 on your federal student loans.
The trusted provider of accurate rates and financial information