Federal Direct Loans are originated by the federal government and don’t come with credit criteria. Federal student loan rates for 2024-2025 range from 6.53% to 9.08%. Rates are expected to be lower ...

The U.S. Department of Education plans to furlough about 95% of its non-Federal Student Aid staff in the first week. Student ...

A government shutdown began on Wednesday. Here's what to know about student loans, educational funding and the FAFSA.

Trump's Department of Education said that student-loan borrowers are still required to make payments during a government ...

and Pell Grants and Federal Direct Student Loans will continue to be disbursed. The Department of Education, alongside other ...

Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors, told USA Today most borrowers should be able ...

The U.S. Department of Education has employees working to provide financial aid and process FAFSAs while others remain ...

A potential government shutdown looms as lawmakers are deadlocked over the 2026 federal budget. The Department of Education plans to furlough about 95% of its non-Federal Student Aid staff in the ...

Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans Staff Personal Finance Editor, Buy Side Valerie Morris is a staff editor at Buy Side and a personal finance expert.