Student loan rates have held basically steady the last week. As of November 25, 2025, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as...
Key Points California Treasurer Fiona Ma shares how ScholarShare 529, CalKIDS, and CalABLE help families build long-term savings. CalABLE Executive Director Thomas Martin explains how disability...
Key Points 38% of students who start college never finish with a degree. Financial hardship remains the leading reason why students leave college without finishing a...
Key Points High school seniors often apply to dozens of scholarships, each with unique deadlines and requirements, making organization a challenge. A spreadsheet, calendar, or other...
Federal and state policy shifts are shaping how students access aid, how universities operate, and what families can expect to pay in the coming years. Here...
Student loan refinance rates have held steady over the last week. As of November 20, 2025, student loan refinance lenders are offering fixed rates as low...
Certificates of deposit (CDs) remain one of the most reliable short-term savings tools, especially for those seeking guaranteed returns as rates fall. As of November 19,...
Key Points The Department of Education has signed interagency agreements shifting six long-standing education programs to four other federal agencies, despite federal law assigning those responsibilities...
Key Points The One Big Beautiful Bill removes the partial financial hardship test from IBR eligibility, effective immediately. This opens access to IBR for borrowers who...
What Is The Average Monthly Student Loan Payment In The United States? This question is about student loan statistics. The most recent data from the Federal...