The U.S. Department of Education's deferments and forbearances — or payment pauses — can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates ...

Eventually, the changes will streamline the system and reduce the number of repayment options, but right now, trying to ...

The Saving on a Valuable Education could be resurrected, but the Department of Education is unlikely to do so.

Receiving a payment from the Navient settlement? It's crucial to understand that this money is separate from your loan. Here's why your balance won't change.

Earning a college degree is seen as a key component of the American dream, but that achievement often comes at a steep cost. The average student loan debt among recent college graduates who ...

Student loan borrowers enrolled in the interest-free SAVE forbearance will soon see their debt begin to grow again, the Trump administration says. Borrowers should take steps to find another repayment ...

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...