Last week, the average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans rose. From September 29 to October 4, the average fixed interest rate on a 10-year private student loan was 7.93% for ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 03: Education Secretary Linda McMahon testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee's Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee. McMahon's Department of ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: People rally in support of student loan forgiveness in front of the the U.S. Supreme Court on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) ...

There are many private student loan companies with a range of policies, so it's important to shop around. Find out each loan's interest rates, fees and repayment options. Other points of comparison ...

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