The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans dropped last week. For many borrowers, that means rates ...

Federal student loan limits can leave a college funding gap that private student loans can fill. Private loans have different repayment plans, rates and credit requirements than federal loans, so ...

Paying for college can seem like an insurmountable feat for students and their families amid the rising cost of a university education — especially for those who can’t afford to pay out-of-pocket ...

The IRS provides student loan interest deduction that lets borrowers subtract some of the payments from their taxable income.

The best private student loans offer competitive interest and annual percentage rates, have low origination, disbursement or prepayment fees (or none at all) and are offered by credible lenders.

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto ...

When you have a large student loan balance, you may struggle to keep up with monthly payments or to qualify for other types of credit. This can be especially true for private student loan borrowers ...

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Before you turn to private student loans, combine scholarships, service programs and employer-sponsored tuition. Plan early, identifying your total cost of attendance and calculating your funding gap ...