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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.
Explore six things to know about the newest income-driven repayment (IDR) plan—the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan.
Manage your PSLF progress with the help of the online tools available on StudentAid.gov.
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 used—and confused—terms.
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.
Have you heard of Federal Pell Grants, but you’re not sure if you’re eligible or how you can get one? Learn what you need to know, so you don’t miss out on a grant to help pay for school.
Parents completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form can follow these steps to help their child obtain federal student aid.
Considering Federal Work-Study to help pay for your school expenses? Here are eight facts and tips to help you navigate work-study, from getting a job to understanding how you’ll get paid.
If you get a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge, you don’t have to repay your federal student loan(s) or complete your TEACH Grant service obligation. As of May 2023, around 492,000 borrowers have gotten loan forgiveness through TPD discharge. Check out these three ways to qualify.
Learn about the eligibility requirements for federal student loan forgiveness and repayment programs.
