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Using AI to Help Pay for College

Using AI to Help Pay for College

Last week, our son graduated from middle school. He will start high school in a few months. Wow, where did the time go? It feels like he just started…

Student Loan Forgiveness Due To Disability: What To Know

Student Loan Forgiveness Due To Disability: What To Know

Find out what options you have if your student loan was automatically discharged due to disability. Otherwise, the loan may be reinstated. The post S…

Best College Student Checking Accounts Of June 2025

Best College Student Checking Accounts Of June 2025

We break down the best college student bank accounts for 2025, with a focus on free checking, mobile banking, and more. The post Best College Student…

Student Loan Borrowing Limits For 2025 And 2026

Student Loan Borrowing Limits For 2025 And 2026

In this article, we explore the student loan borrowing limits for 2025-2026 and what happens if you need more money. The post Student Loan Borrowing…

College Not Required: Skills Now Matter More Than Diplomas

College Not Required: Skills Now Matter More Than Diplomas

45% of employers removed degree requirements for jobs. States are also joining the shift to skills-based hiring. The post College Not Required: Skill…

Senate Blocks Parents From Affordable Student Loan Options

Senate Blocks Parents From Affordable Student Loan Options

Parent PLUS borrowers must be on ICR before the new bill is signed or lose access to all IDR student loan repayment options. The post Senate Blocks P…

Education Dept Looking To Move Student Loans To Treasury

Education Dept Looking To Move Student Loans To Treasury

Court documents reveal that the Department of Education was working to move staff to Treasury to help manage student loans. The post Education Dept L…

Senate Student Loan Bill Brings Back The Marriage Penalty

Senate Student Loan Bill Brings Back The Marriage Penalty

The Senate bill removes a key exemption for married borrowers, increasing payments under the new student loan repayment plan. The post Senate Student…

Senate Softens Student Loan Bill Provisions

Senate Softens Student Loan Bill Provisions

The Senate higher ed and student loan plan raises PLUS loan limits and drops Pell cuts while keeping the new RAP repayment plan. The post Senate Soft…

How To Know If My Student Loans Will Be Forgiven?

How To Know If My Student Loans Will Be Forgiven?

Find out if your federal student loans qualify for forgiveness through PSLF, IDR, or teacher programs with these simple checklists. The post How To K…

What Happens To Student Loans If The Budget Bill Dies?

What Happens To Student Loans If The Budget Bill Dies?

Trump and Elon's public feud over the Big Beautiful Bill leaves student loan borrowers, especially those in SAVE, facing more uncertainty. The post W…

Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Student Loan Calculator

Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Student Loan Calculator

Here's a calculator to let you estimate your student loan payment under the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). The post Repayment Assistance Plan (…

GOP Budget Plan Cuts Pell Grants And 30-Year Student Loans

GOP Budget Plan Cuts Pell Grants And 30-Year Student Loans

A new House budget bill limits student borrowing, phases out aid programs, and extends repayment to 30 years. The post GOP Budget Plan Cuts Pell Gran…

Student Loans For Trade School And Career Training

Student Loans For Trade School And Career Training

Most trade and vocational schools aren't eligible for federal student loans. Here are some ways to secure student loans for trade school and career t…

Beyond PSLF: The Top Student Loan Repayment Alternatives for Doctors

Beyond PSLF: The Top Student Loan Repayment Alternatives for Doctors

The future of PSLF is currently unclear, so if you're thinking about trying to get your student loans forgiven, here are some alternatives. The post …

FTC Cracks Down On Fake Student Loan Companies

FTC Cracks Down On Fake Student Loan Companies

FTC bans student loan scammers who falsely promised forgiveness and took illegal fees. Learn how to protect yourself from future fraud. The post FTC …

Best Medical School Student Loans And Financial Aid

Best Medical School Student Loans And Financial Aid

Here are the best medical school student loans and financial aid options, from federal loans to private loans, and grants and scholarships. The post …

Best Student Loans And Current Rates In June 2025

Best Student Loans And Current Rates In June 2025

Here's our guide to help you find the best student loans and rates so that you can get the best interest rate on your student loans. The post Best St…

New Student Loan Caps Could Always Leave Students Short

New Student Loan Caps Could Always Leave Students Short

The new college cost formula caps loans at the national median, which could shortchange half of borrowers. The post New Student Loan Caps Could Alway…

Balancing Retirement and College Savings

Balancing Retirement and College Savings

Here's how you should think about making sure you fund your retirement while also potentially saving for your kids' college education. The post Bala…