Grad PLUS Loan, a federal student loan program for graduate students, is ending for new borrowers. Here’s what SC borrowers ...

A pandemic-era tax break is now permanent, allowing employers to contribute toward student loans without creating a tax bill.

As of 2024, nearly 43 million adults hold federal student loans in the U.S. These federal loans constitute over 92% of the nation’s $1.74 trillion in student loan debt, with an average balance of ...

The changes will affect how much students and their parents can borrow, as well as their repayment options.

Student debt has more than tripled since 2006. That year, borrowers collectively owed more than $500 billion in student loan debt—less than car loans and other consumer debt like credit cards. And ...

Our country is facing a growing student loan crisis. As of February 2026, total student loan debt has reached $1.833 trillion, with the average borrower owing $39,547. Repayment difficulties are also ...