As the new academic year approaches, students and families across the country are scrambling to finalize their college funding plans. Tuition, housing, books and fees can add up quickly, though, so ...

The GOP’s new limits on student loans could price low-income students out of pursuing professional and graduate degrees.

Federal student loan laws are changing in 2026, with new limits on how much some parents and students can borrow. The caps are expected to push more borrowers to private student loans for college ...

Federal student loan limits can leave a college funding gap that private student loans can fill. Private loans have different repayment plans, rates and credit requirements than federal loans, so ...

The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans increased last week. For many borrowers, that means ...

Student loan rates have continued to hold steady over the last week. As of March 17, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.65% APR and variable rates starting as low ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- Private student loans should be a last resort for borrowers, but they grew over the past decade as lenders expanded marketing efforts and loosened lending standards, administrators ...

The best private student loans offer competitive interest and annual percentage rates, have low origination, disbursement or prepayment fees (or none at all) and are offered by credible lenders.

Private student loans can have competitive interest rates, though they often lack borrower protections Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side ...

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto ...

The best private student loans offer competitive interest and annual percentage rates, have low origination, disbursement or prepayment fees (or none at all) and are offered by credible lenders.