Learn about the different types of graduate student loans.

There are four types of federal Direct Loans, including subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

A Direct Student Loan is another name for a federally issued student loan in the United States. If you borrowed money from the U.S. Department of Education, you likely took out a Direct Loan. Since ...

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), drastic changes are coming to federal student loan programs. One major change is the new loan limits for Parent PLUS Loans beginning July 1, 2026 ...

After completing the application at Federal Student Aid, you will be notified by the Direct Loan Servicing Center of your loan eligibility. Generally, you are eligible if: You are enrolled in at least ...

It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country.

College expenses are higher than ever, with the average cost of college in the United States now amounting to around $38,270 per year when accounting for tuition, books, supplies, housing, and daily ...

In my column last week about student loans, I focused on changes coming to the outstanding loan burden for graduates. But parents who have taken out Direct PLUS loans also have some critical deadlines ...

Private student loans are provided by banks, credit unions or state-based organizations, with terms and conditions set by the lenders. Private loans generally have higher interest rates, less flexible ...