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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 you need financial aid to pay for college, career school, or trade school, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. Gather these six items so you have the information you need to fill out the form.
Consolidation combines your federal student loans into one loan with one monthly payment, but it has both pros and cons. Find out what you need to know before you consolidate.
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. 1 Get info about your payment. Make sure your contact information is up to date in your profile on your loan servicer’s…
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.
Teachers with federal student debt have some loan forgiveness program options: Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Teacher Loan Forgiveness, Perkins Loan cancellation for teachers, and state-sponsored student loan forgiveness programs. Know which ones you may be eligible for and learn tips for weighing the options.
