For the fall school term, you should apply for private student loans between May and July. Give yourself about two months for processing ahead of tuition payment deadlines, which are typically in ...

Here’s how to figure out whether you should use private loans to pay for college and how to find the right lender.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 26: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) The ...

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, ...

Rebecca Safier is a personal finance writer and certified student loan counselor who specializes in student debt, personal loans, and budgeting. Previously a senior writer for LendingTree and Student ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 3, 2025: Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 3, 2025. One of the Department of Education's student loan servicers ...

UW’s Office of Student Financial Aid extended the priority deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from Jan. 15 to Feb. 28. The priority filing date for the Washington ...