New caps could limit how much parents can borrow for a child’s education. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares what ...

The rules on Parent PLUS loans are set to change on July 1.

Parent PLUS loans will undergo significant changes as part of the extensive overhaul to the federal student loan program. While parent borrowers will lose access to more affordable repayment plans, ...

Parent PLUS Loans are being significantly capped and benefits changed. Private loans may be better for borrowers after 2026. The first option you’ll encounter, possibly on the suggestion of a college ...

College costs often exceed the amount families can pay up front and students can borrow. To cover the leftover expenses, many parents take out federal loans in their names. These Parent PLUS loans ...

Parent PLUS loan borrowers must act quickly to consolidate loans before July 1 changes eliminate income-driven repayment options.

A caller to The Dave Ramsey Show in January 2026 faced a debt situation trapping thousands of families: $170,000 in combined student loans on a $91,500 salary. The caller had knocked out credit cards ...

When parents take out federal loans to help students pay for college, the government doesn’t offer quite as favorable terms as it does when it’s providing loans directly to students. Parents pay a ...

The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans increased last week. For many borrowers, that means rates continue to be low enough to make private student loans a decent option, ...

Repayment options include refinancing, consolidating and making payments on an Income-Contingent Repayment plan. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners ...