Federal graduate student loan options include Direct Unsubsidized Loans and Direct Plus Loans. Direct Unsubsidized Loans typically offer the best interest rates and terms, followed by Direct Plus ...

Student loan refinance rates have started dropping a little in light of the Fed rate cut. As of November 6, 2025, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 3.99% APR and ...

Corey Moses of the Hartford Federation of Teachers speaks at a press conference advocating for a state loan program for graduate students. Credit: Courtesy / CT-N Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed a ...

The Education Department has reached consensus on a suite of changes to federal aid that could upend the viability of some graduate programs. The changes interpret the budget-reconciliation law ...

Before you turn to private student loans, combine scholarships, service programs and employer-sponsored tuition. Plan early, identifying your total cost of attendance and calculating your funding gap ...

College costs often exceed the amount families can pay up front and students can borrow. To cover the leftover expenses, many parents take out federal loans in their names. These Parent PLUS loans ...