But new federal rules usher in two major changes to Parent PLUS loans. First, parent borrowing will now be capped at $20,000 per year and $65,000 total for each student. Second, parents will no longer ...

The Department of Education released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Jan. 29, announcing its intention to restructure the student loan system in an attempt to lower the cost of higher education.

Student loan holders who get their debt excused in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill. But there are steps you can take to prepare, and some may not have to pay.

“Our son makes $45,000 a year and has no immediate prospects for significantly increasing his income.” ...

New rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will limit federal student loan options starting July 2026, potentially pushing borrowers toward private loans.

A new report said Marquette leverages aid to lure affluent students at the expense of lower-income students. Marquette said ...

The government is closing a loophole in the Parent PLUS federal loan program, where borrowers will no longer qualify for ...

Roughly a million borrowers defaulted on their federal student loans late last year, with millions delinquent on their payments and sliding toward the same fate. That's according to federal data and ...

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A college promise made years ago is now driving a financial and family standoff. John, a Chicago-based father of four, told "The Ramsey Show" that his parents took out a $104,000 Parent Loan for ...