The latest college rankings by U.S. News & World Report are out, and Princeton University once again tops the list. But is the New Jersey Ivy League school the smartest financial move for the nation’s ... More »Even Ivy Leaguers Default on Student Loans

Those in public service may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness programs. More »More Than a Quarter of Americans Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness

A new report on the impact of education debt on lifetime wealth has some pretty shocking student loan stats. More »5 Insane Student Loan Stats

Despite all the grumbling about tuition increases and student loan costs, other college expenses also are going up. The price of housing and food trumps tuition costs for students who attend two- and four-year ... More »Tuition isn't only bill college students see

When Josh McFarland graduated from Stanford he owed $40,000 in student loans and couldn't fathom a way he'd ever pay it off and have a future for himself - not unusual for the typical young adult these ... More »What Student Debt? How the Other Millennials Think About Money

Parents are giving their children less cash to pay for college amid continued economic weakness, adding to pressure on students to borrow money, rely more on grants and scholarships—and in many cases, ... More »Parents Shell Out Less for Kids in College

If you took out money to pay for your education, you’re not alone. In fact, the average student debt load is worth $27,253, a 58 percent increase since 2005, according to FICO. As you proceed with determining ... More »4 Key Tips for Repaying Student Loans

Working alongside credit card debt experts ConsolidatedCredit.org, we present a history of college tuition and student loans in the United States, from the golden years of the GI Bill to the ramification's ... More »A Generational Approach of College Student Debt in America

"It's really not a babe magnet."  More »Grad Student Lived on a Boat for 14 Months to Escape Student Loan Debt

With college graduates carry an average of $27,000 worth of debt today, it's a major concern. Here are some of their stories. More »7 College Graduates Whose Lives Were Wrecked by Student Loan Debt

Don't know how you'll manage to pay student loans? Here are the four main income-based repayment programs that can help ease the burden of student loans. More »How to Pay Student Loans You Can't Afford

Don’t become chained to your student loan payments. Here are four examples of what to avoid and how to do it. More »The Student Loan Debt Nightmares You Can Avoid

Student loan defaults have surged this year, with the U.S. Department of Education reporting 6.8 million federal student loan borrowers failing to make payments. More »4 Mistakes to Avoid When Repaying Your Student Loans

Student loans are supposed to help middle class kids pay for a college education, but these days they can do more harm than good. What can be done about it? More »5 Ways Student Loans Hurt Middle-Class Kids

Americans owe $1.1 trillion in student loan debt, which are second only to mortgages in terms of household debt. Here's a comprehensive look at student loan debt. More »The Ultimate Guide to Student Loans

Reuters Recoveries are powered by two things. Houses and cars . And young people aren't buying either. That's the conclusion from a new study out of the New York Fed , via Brad Plumer , that can be easily ... More »Are Student Loans Destroying the Economy?

Graduates of institutions of higher education are burdened by their debt, but increasingly so, their families are too. More »Student Debt Becoming More of a Family Problem

Twenty-somethings are the poster children for student loan debt, but it's actually their grandparents who have the most cause for concern. Since 2005, debt levels have more than tripled among those ages ... More »How to handle student loan debt in retirement