Christy Bieber

If you need loans to pay for college, it’s important to know the differences between federal vs. private student loans.

Many college students graduate with thousands in debt. So is college worth the cost? Find out the benefits and downsides of paying for a degree.

Discover how direct deposit works, its benefits, and how to set it up. Learn why this electronic payment method offers faster, safer access to your money.

Sallie Mae Bank offers competitive savings options with low fees but lacks full-service banking features like checking accounts and ATMs. It's best for self-directed, online-only savers.

Independent student loans are a great source of financial aid if you don’t have parents that financially support you. Learn more in this guide.

Quicken Simplifi offers a comprehensive suite of money management tools, including expense tracking, budgeting, savings goals, investment tracking, and more.

Learn the key differences between the Student Aid Index (SAI) and Expected Family Contribution (EFC) to maximize your financial aid eligibility.

Find out how to get a student loan with no credit check, as well as how student loans can impact your credit, in this helpful guide.

LendKey partners with credit unions and regional banks to offer private student loans and refinance loans. Learn more here.

You can access grants for college by submitting the FAFSA. Learn about the different types of grants offered and how to qualify for them.

Find out how a parent PLUS loan can help pay for your child's degree, and learn about your other student loan options.

Are you eligible for a subsidized student loan? Find out how Direct Subsidized Loans work, who qualifies, and why this is a great borrowing option.

Private student loan consolidation works very differently than federal student loan consolidation. Learn more in this guide to consolidating loans.

Student loan deferment can be your best option to pause student loan payments if you're eligible for it. Learn more in our guide to deferment.

Learn how Public Service Loan Forgiveness works and find out if you’ll be eligible to get your loans forgiven.

President Biden has proposed a new plan for student loan forgiveness even as many borrowers take advantage of prior changes to pursue forgiveness.

Find out how to get student loan forgiveness in 2024 through federal forgiveness programs, debt discharge, and loan repayment assistance programs.

Student loans affect your credit score, but they could actually have a positive impact depending on your actions. Here’s what to know to help your credit.

Credible identified 10 of the best student loan refinance companies using 12 different categories of data. Here are our picks based on student loan refinancing rates and more.

Compare the best graduate student loans and current interest rates to find the best student loan for your higher education.