Direct student loans, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, are a cornerstone of federal financial aid, offering students a way to fund their education without the need for private lenders.

Payments still due and loan servicers remain open, collection activity will still happen. IDR applications will still be processed. Pell Grants and Direct Loans will continue to be disbursed, but ...

Refinancing your student loans may save you money, but you have to be creditworthy to qualify. Here are all the advantages ...

Subsidized and unsubsidized federal student loans differ based on who pays interest while you’re in school, and come with different limits Written By Written by Staff Loans Writer, Buy Side Emily ...

Private student loans can have competitive interest rates, though they often lack borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...

With federal student loan changes underway, more families may turn to private borrowing. We reviewed private lenders to find the best student loans for flexible payments, strong support and faster ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. President Donald Trump with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (R) in the Oval Office of the White House on September 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Trump ...

US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on November 20, 2025. On January 16, 2026, the Education ...