With federal student loan changes underway, more families may turn to private borrowing. We reviewed private lenders to find the best student loans for flexible payments, strong support and faster ...

From filing thresholds and scholarships to education credits and student loan deductions, here’s how tax year 2025 (the returns you’re filing now, in 2026) looks for college students. College students ...

A generalized list of what students will accomplish between now and their campus arrival. As a new-to-W&M student arriving in the spring semester, you will navigate a unique set of challenges and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Entering college is one of the most exciting milestones in ...

A new report looks at course “shutouts,” which can add to the time and cost of getting a degree. By Ann Carrns Imagine that you’ve arrived at college, eager to start your studies, only to find that ...

Student loan borrowers who were steered into a forbearance by Navient in 2017 or earlier may soon get a check in the mail, stemming from a settlement between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...

College students earning money from jobs, freelance work, or scholarships may need to file taxes depending on income type and ...

What matters when it comes to filing taxes isn’t just how much your dependent student earned. It’s the type of income ...

Students say they trust their peers’ advice more than financial advisers’, a new survey found. But experts say students need ...

Colleges and universities across the country are under extreme pressure, financially and politically. Their students are feeling stressed out, too. Students are juggling not just homework, but often ...

As a first-time-in-college (FTIC) new student, you will have a unique set of challenges and opportunities. To make the transition easier, follow the chart below designed just for you. This checklist ...