Federal student loans come in two main flavors, and the difference between them can quietly add thousands of dollars to the ...

Understanding the difference between subsidized vs. unsubsidized student loans could help you save a bundle in student loan debt. But considering how much they have in common, it’s understandable if ...

As of 2022, over half of all college students have taken on student loans to pay their tuition. Future students will likely need loans as well and should understand their options. Below is everything ...

Stafford Loans are also known as Direct Loans. They’re federal loans provided by the U.S. government to help students pay the costs of college. There are two types of Stafford loans subsidized and ...

Student loan types can be confusing, and choosing poorly can cost thousands of dollars over a career. I focus here on seven ...

The Department of Education makes interest payments on subsidized loans until six months after you leave school, lowering your borrowing cost Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Sarah Sharkey ...

There are four types of federal Direct Loans, including subsidized, unsubsidized, PLUS and consolidation loans Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Becca Stanek is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

If a loan is unsubsidized, it means that the federal government is not paying interest that accrues while a student is in school, or the loans are in deferment for other reasons. Most federal and all ...

Renee Fleck has spent more than six years covering personal finance and is an expert on student loans and refinancing. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible ...

Nearly 44 million Americans have student loans, the majority of which is federal debt, or loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. And the vast majority of that debt — close to $1.5 trillion ...