Learn about the pros and cons of private and federal student loans.

Buy Side’s best student loan lenders include Ascent, Sallie Mae and College Ave for their low rates and repayment options ...

The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans moved down last week. For many borrowers, that means rates continue to be low enough to make private student loans a decent option ...

Also known as the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Regulation Z was created to protect people from predatory lending practices. It requires lenders to disclose borrowing costs, interest rates and fees ...

New US rules will limit federal loans to 11 “professional” graduate degrees starting 2026. The move affects funding options for many applicants.

While co-signing a private student loan can help your child secure better loan terms, it also makes you fully responsible for the debt if they can't repay it. Experts suggest that parents put ...

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email If you're looking to take out a student loan you probably just have the basics in mind — ...

Private student loans can have competitive interest rates, though they often lack borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...

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

The college application system seems designed to confuse families. Your student starts the application process in hopes of gaining admission to their dream school. Meanwhile, you’re filling out the ...

WASHINGTON,DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The ...

Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has warned against a reported Trump administration proposal to sell parts of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private companies. Warren wrote a ...