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Explore six things to know about the newest income-driven repayment (IDR) plan—the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.
If your student loan payments are too high compared to your income, you might be able to switch to a different repayment plan. Applying is free.
Trying to understand all things student aid can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not familiar with the vocabulary. We’ve got you covered with an easy-to-use financial aid dictionary that provides simple definitions of commonly confused terms.
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is the first step to obtaining federal student aid to help pay for your college or career school. Follow these eight simple steps to set yourself up for success and submit the form on time.
Compare federal student loan repayment plans, including the new Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan, using our student loan calculator to see which plan best meets your goals.
Wondering how the changes to the 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) experience affect you? Discover seven things you should know.
This article will summarize how to use the PSLF Help Tool so that you’re in and out with minimal hassle. We’ll cover help tool basics, how to find your employer in our database, and more.
Scammers’ tricks are always evolving, but we can help you stay one step ahead. Learn about the most common student loan forgiveness scams, how to avoid them, and what to do if you think you’ve been scammed.
Because of legislation passed by Congress, monthly federal student loan payments began again in October 2023. Learn ways to prepare for your upcoming student loan payments, whether you’re starting payments for the first time or coming back to repayment after a temporary payment pause.
Get a sense of what’s next if the U.S. Department of Education transfers one or more of your federally owned student loans to a new servicer.
Learn about the eligibility requirements for various federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs.
