Federal student loans are originated by the government, while private student loans are offered by banks, credit unions and online lenders. Unlike private student loans, federal undergraduate student ...

For many students, the first step in the financial aid process is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. The FAFSA will tell you if you’re eligible for federal student ...

Federal student loans offer forgiveness options, while private loans close funding gaps Written By Written by Staff Loan Writer, Buy Side Bob Haegele is a staff loan writer at Buy Side covering auto ...