After completing the application at Federal Student Aid, you will be notified by the Direct Loan Servicing Center of your loan eligibility. Generally, you are eligible if: You are enrolled in at least ...

1. What is a Perkins loan? 2. How much can I borrow from the Perkins program? 3. How much do Perkins loans cost? 4. Who makes Perkins loans? 5. How do I get a Perkins loan? The federal government caps ...

The Department of Education makes interest payments on subsidized loans until six months after you leave school, lowering your borrowing cost Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Sarah Sharkey ...

One of the largest private student loan providers in the U.S., Sallie Mae®* is best known for its low rates and for offering loans for a wide variety of educational programs, including professional ...

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After college scholarships and federal student loans, many families still need to access additional funds to pay the rest of their college bill. That’s where private student loans tend to come in.

Boston, MA - March 18: US Senator Elizabeth Warren cheering after a teachers testimonial of their student loan forgiveness during American Federation of Teachers roundtable discussion. (Photo by ...

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Student loan debt makes up more than 9% of total consumer debt in the U.S., more than any other type of debt outside of mortgages. The total amount of debt owed on student loans now exceeds $1.7 ...

Many families have to turn to private education loans when college scholarships and federal student loans do not cover all their bills. Getting a private student loan is typically a straightforward ...

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25: U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Jeffries spoke ...