New Department of Education data shows 7.7 million borrowers are in student loan default. Here's how to check your loans and make a plan to avoid garnishments.

A federal judge approved an agreement this week to phase out the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, Plan. The move could affect millions of borrowers.

Even during a government shutdown, your obligation to pay federal student loans remains. According to the Department of Education (DOE), payments are still required, and interest will continue to accrue on outstanding balances. This means you should keep ...

Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says.

Your tax refund could be at risk if you’re severely behind on student loan payments, as the federal government has the authority to seize tax refunds for collection. This is a growing concern as student loan repayments change and pandemic-era relief ...

Recent changes to the federal student aid program have drastically shifted the way many Americans will pay for college in the future, both for themselves and their children. But many people are unaware of just how significant the changes to the federal ...