・Federal Parent PLUS loans offer more flexible repayment and forgiveness options, but come with higher interest rates and origination fees. ・Private student loans can have lower rates but fewer ...

The U.S. Department of Education offers direct loans specifically for parents of college students, called Parent PLUS loans. Like with other federal student loans, only a few special circumstances ...

When Julie Wake and her husband put their first three children through college, they encouraged them to prioritize the quality of the education over the price. Money mattered, but each of their ...

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), drastic changes are coming to federal student loan programs. One major change is the new loan limits for Parent PLUS Loans beginning July 1, 2026 ...

Slippery Rock University is planning to change the way it counsels families seeking undergraduate Parent PLUS loans after new proposed regulations set a cap. Parent PLUS loans have historically been ...

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The window for parents to apply for the Parent Plus school loan is now open, and here's everything parents need to know about the loan, including how much you can borrow and when you can start paying ...

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