The Justice Department has updated a key application form under a new process that may make it much easier for many borrowers to discharge their federal student loans in bankruptcy. Here’s the latest.

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Effective for the 2025-26 aid year, students/parents will submit some financial aid forms through the Verification Documents Online. Document upload issues? If you are experiencing issues uploading ...

Millions of Americans burdened by student debt have various options for loan forgiveness, cancellation or discharge. These programs, tailored for specific employment sectors, income-driven repayment ...

Delayed processing of income-driven student repayment plans by servicers is hurting the ability of borrowers to secure debt forgiveness quicker, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said in ...

If you’re one of the millions of individuals planning to attend college this year, chances are you’ll soon be in the market for student loans. More than half of all undergraduate students take on some ...

Applying for student loans online can simplify the process, whether you’re completing the Fafsa for federal aid or comparing offers from private lenders Written By Written by Insurance Deputy Editor, ...

As summer closes and the academic year begins at colleges and universities nationwide, many students may be scrambling to secure their student loan financing for the upcoming semester and school year.

Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans are often the cheapest borrowing option, followed by Direct Plus Loans and private graduate ...