Learn how to get a student loan, whether a federal loan from the government or a private student loan. Start with federal loans; use private loans to fill gaps.

Student loan rates have continued to drop in the wake of the Fed cutting interest rates last week. As of November 4, 2025, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.85% APR and ...

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