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Many states have nonprofit lenders that may be an appealing option after you've maxed out your federal student loans.

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As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" lowers the amount of federal student loans available to borrowers. As a result, college students, particularly medical students, may have to take out more private loans, ...

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When you take out student loans, you’re responsible for paying your outstanding balance. But what happens to student loans when you die? Do they die with you or live on? It depends on the type of ...

New borrowing limits for graduate programs and the elimination of Grad PLUS Loans have left universities scrambling to figure ...

College costs continue to climb, and with them, the financial burden of earning a degree. While scholarships, grants and federal student loans help ease the load, they often aren't enough to cover the ...

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