Student loan answers

If I have a Perkins loan and I am interested in Public Service Loan Forgiveness, what do I need to know?

What is a federal Direct Loan?

What are income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, and how do I qualify?

Do I get any benefit from public service loan forgiveness if I leave public service before the required 10 years?

What is the best student loan forgiveness option for teachers?

How do I certify that I work for a qualified employer in order to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

I'm interested in starting a business, but I have student debt. What do I need to know?

If I co-sign for my grandchild's student loan, can the lender garnish my Social Security check if they don't repay the loan?

What are the education benefits of the GI bill?

My school closed and now I can’t graduate. What happens to my student loans?

Should I delay repaying my student loans—either through deferment or forbearance—while I serve in the military, volunteer in the Peace Corps, or participate in a national service program?

Where can I file a financial aid or student loan complaint?

What are the signs of a student loan scam?

How can I enroll in Income-Driven Repayment?

What happens to my federal student loans if my income drops?

What kind of credit inquiry has no effect on my credit score?

What does a school’s financial aid office do?

What are the different ways to pay for college or graduate school?

What is a Stafford loan?

What is a Perkins loan?

What is a Direct PLUS loan?

Should I consolidate or refinance my student loans?

What is a co-signer for a student loan?

What student loan option is best for me: federal student loans or private student loans?

How do I apply for student loans?