For students starting a new program on/after July 1, 2026, loans will be capped at $20,000 annually, and parents can borrow ...

The U.S. Department of Education offers direct loans specifically for parents of college students, called Parent PLUS loans. Like with other federal student loans, only a few special circumstances ...

The window for parents to apply for the Parent Plus school loan is now open, and here's everything parents need to know about the loan, including how much you can borrow and when you can start paying ...

New caps on Parent Plus loans leaves some parents of high school seniors worried they will no longer be able to afford their school of choice.

Going to college is more expensive than ever. According to the Education Data Initiative, a 4-year, full-time undergraduate degree averages $38,270. Students attending private institutions will pay ...

A long-standing federal student loan program that has opened the door to higher education for millions of low- and middle-income families—but has also been criticized for driving families deep into ...

Borrowers must consolidate their loans or risk losing lower payments and potential forgiveness. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

President Trump’s plan to end unlimited federal parent borrowing—limiting loans to $20,000 a year and $65,000 total starting ...

President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" introduces changes to the federal student loan system, including a new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). RAP replaces income-driven repayment plans like Biden ...

Congress enacted drastic changes to federal student loan and repayment programs with the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year. In addition, Congress overhauled student loan repayment ...

In my column last week about student loans, I focused on changes coming to the outstanding loan burden for graduates. But ...