federal student loans

Critics warn that the new limits set to go into effect on July 1 could hurt the Massachusetts economy and shut out low-income students.

A new cap on borrowing from federal student loan programs isn’t enough to cover the cost of many P.A. and advanced nursing degrees, advocates say.

With fewer federal dollars available, students without strong credit may face new barriers to advanced degrees.

On National College Decision Day, one high school senior and his mom talk college finances and how the new student loan caps factored into his decision.

Higher education is responding to the Trump administration’s new federal earnings test that determines whether college graduates are making more money than high school graduates.

Wage garnishment will begin just as enhanced subsidies for ACA health insurance expire.

If you hit your federal student loan limit in the first year or two of a three-or four-year program, your only option will be private loans.

These caps limit the amount of federal loans students can borrow, which could deter students from applying or force them to take out private loans, which have weaker consumer protections.

New borrowing limits could make it harder for some students to afford to go to college.

According to a new survey, nearly a third of colleges have dealt with delays in getting FAFSA information, which is key to providing students with answers about the cost of college attendance.