The Department of Education has scaled back its oversight of student loan servicers, a new report from the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office finds.

The change is expected to result in sharply higher payments for many borrowers.

Student-loan servicer Navient agreed to a $20 million fine and $100 million in refunds after settling a lawsuit filed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Checks have begun going out.

Student loan borrowers filed a new lawsuit Monday, arguing the Education Department must immediately forgive student loans ...

Changes to federal student loans are set to take effect July 1, just as students and families begin preparing financial aid ...

Managing student loans can be a challenge for many who are having a difficult time navigating the best way to pay them back.

Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans jumped up last week. Despite the rise, if you're interested in getting a private student loan, you can still get a relatively low rate. Private Studen ...

Student debt is preventing many borrowers from achieving life milestones, such as buying a home, retiring, or starting a ...

A parent asked whether their child should take out student loans for their dream school. Here's how to balance college dreams ...

Student loan borrowers are getting paid from the Navient settlement. Find out if you're eligible and what to do if you haven't received a check yet.

Deciding between repaying student loans and investing involves considering interest rates, risk tolerance, and financial goals. It's a personalized financial choice.

A $300,000 student loan balance would be overwhelming for almost any household. For one New Jersey family living on a single income with a new baby, it has become the central financial challenge ...