‘Time is running out’: For years, parents have struggled under the weight of the loans they took on to help their kids pay for college. It’s about to get worse, advocates warn.

Federal student loans are about to go through one of the most significant transitions in a generation, as the Education Department transfers operations to Treasury.

The U.S. Treasury will now collect defaulted federal student loans, a move critics say could confuse borrowers.

The Treasury Department will take over the management of student loans whose borrowers are in default, according to a new agreement announced Thursday

Student-loan borrowers with parent PLUS loans should consolidate by April 1 to retain affordable payments on an income-driven repayment plan.

Poor planning and unforced errors can cause your student's debt to become higher than it should. Here are some steps to take and mistakes to avoid.

From interest deductions to loan forgiveness, here’s how student debt can shape your taxes — and what to know before filing this year.

Under an agreement announced Thursday, the Treasury Department will take over management of student loans whose borrowers are in default, meaning they are months behind on payments. Those loans add up to about $180 billion, or 11% of the government’s $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio.

Student loans affect your taxes more than you think. Learn key deductions, forgiveness rules and smart strategies to avoid costly mistakes.