Before you borrow, be sure you understand how student loans work.

College applicants may not receive financial aid offers until April.

Borrowers who took out more than $12,000 also will be eligible for fast-tracked forgiveness, ED confirms.

It’s not student loan forgiveness, but it may be the next best thing for many borrowers.

Borrowers have reported incorrect bills, unaffordable payments and a lot of confusion as they've tried to get back into the habit of making student loan payments after three and a half years.

Families can now fill out the new, simpler FAFSA.