Federal student loans die with you, but private loans can continue to live on. Cosigners and spouses could potentially be responsible for private loans after the primary borrower's death. Many major ...

Learn about the pros and cons of private and federal student loans.

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For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

New York University students celebrate at their graduation ceremony in 2022. After a pandemic-era pause, repayments on defaulted student loans restarted last month, and many borrowers are running into ...

After a pandemic-era pause, repayments on defaulted student loans restarted last month. Many borrowers are running into barriers. Over the past few months, Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off ...

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As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies. WalletHub analyzed which states saw the highest increase in ...

When you take out student loans, you’re responsible for paying your outstanding balance. But what happens to student loans when you die? Do they die with you or live on? It depends on the type of ...