Many changes to student loans will happen on specific dates over the course of the next three years. Here’s a breakdown.

A Democratic representative has put forth a new bill to help federal workers with their student loan payments while the government remains in shutdown. Representative Jasmine Crockett from Texas introduced The Halting Education Loan Payments during Federal Employment Disruptions Act (HELP FEDs Act), according to a press release on Monday.

U.S. student loan debt totals $1.753T. If you miss a loan payment, what happens next will largely depend on if you have a federal or a private loan.

Negotiate with your lender. If you have private student loans, you may be able to negotiate a lower interest rate with your lender. This is especially true if you're struggling to keep up with your monthly payments or if you plan to refinance and want to give your lender a chance to match.

Most applicants were eligible for SAVE, which has been struck down. Here's how to apply for other repayment plans. Tiffany Wendeln Connors was a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards. Previously, she covered personal finance topics as a ...

Two Maryland lawmakers are introducing bills that would suspend student loan payments for federal workers during the government shutdown, providing relief for employees who missed their first full

If that’s you, it’s important to remember you should always max out undergraduate federal student loans — issued by the U.S. Department of Education — before turning to private student loans. Federal loans are more accessible,