Recently, the Department of Education has revealed a sharp increase in the percentage of students that default on their college loans. And almost half of the defaults from federal student loans occurred at for-profit schools even though those schools... 

Wells Fargo has decided to join the ranks of federal loans and start offering student loans at fixed rates. The changes break from the norm as most private loans issued by banks use variable rates. Fixed rate loans at Wells Fargo will be offered from... 

Tuition increases have become a trend among higher education institutes. Now, researchers are finding that students are borrowing more money than ever to cover those costs. The Pew Research Center’s Social and Demographic Trends project found that between... 

Although student loans can help students gain the educational qualifications they will need to compete in today’s difficult job market, some individuals may worry that choosing this form of financial aid could leave them with a great deal of debt.... 

Many individuals who attend college take out student loans in order to afford the costs of tuition, course-related materials and other school expenses. While some work while enrolled in a bachelors degree program, others have full student loan repayments... 

As more employers have raised their minimum qualifications in the recent months, earning a college degree is essential. Still, people eager to obtain a degree may be worried about the financial details of going to school, such as the ability to secure... 

Half of all full-time undergraduates in the United States take out federal student loans each year, adding up to about $57 billion per year, according to the College Board. While many students and their families turn to loans to help finance their college...