Student Loan Ranger
Student Loan Ranger helps prospective and current students and recent graduates make sense of borrowing options,
...READ MOREStudent Loan Ranger helps prospective and current students and recent graduates make sense of borrowing options, student debt and loan repayment. The blog is currently authored by Education Finance Council, a national trade association representing nonprofit and state-based higher education finance organizations; GreenPath Financial Wellness, a national nonprofit organization that provides financial counseling and education to empower people to lead financially healthy lives; and The Institute for College Access & Success, an independent nonprofit organization that conducts research, analysis and advocacy on making higher education more available, affordable and equitable. Previous blog contributors include the Financial Counseling Association of America, National Foundation for Credit Counseling and American Student Assistance. Got a question? Email studentloanranger@usnews.com.
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5 Student Loan Questions Worth Asking
Here are answers to borrowers' seemingly silly questions about student loans that aren't so silly after all.
Federal Student Loan Servicing Changes
Borrowers should stay up to date and organized as the Department of Education reforms student loan servicing.
Federal Student Loan Default Timeline
Default on a federal student loan, which follows delinquency, has severe consequences. Here's how it happens.
Housing Options to Cut Student Loan Debt
Explore on-campus and off-campus housing options to help minimize college debt.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Updates
Here are some new and upcoming changes to the federal student loan forgiveness program for public service.
Know Who's Who in the Student Loan World
Get familiar with the many facets of the student loan process, from borrowing to repayment.
When to Leave Student Loans in Default
Be sure about your long-term ability to repay before getting federal student loans out of default.
5 Creative Ways to Cut Student Loan Debt
Depending on your situation, paying down debt as fast as your budget allows can reduce costs and stress.
Student Loan Disability Discharge Facts
If you are permanently unable to work, you may qualify to have your student loans canceled.
