New Student Loan Resources Now Available
August 19, 2026
- Debt
- Loans
Whether you're preparing to pay for college, currently managing student loan debt, or exploring repayment options, having access to reliable information can make a big difference. That's why we're excited to share several new educational resources designed to help you better understand student loans and make informed borrowing decisions.
New Content Now Available
- Eligibility for Private Student Loans (infographic): A quick-reference visual that helps learners understand common eligibility requirements, including credit considerations, co-signers, income, and lender expectations.
- Smart Strategies When Borrowing Both Federal and Private Student Loans (video): This resource explains how borrowers can strategically use both federal and private loans while maximizing protections and minimizing borrowing costs.
- Student Loan Repayment Plans: Pre-July 2026 Borrowers (video): Designed to help borrowers understand available repayment options and evaluate which plans may best fit their financial circumstances.
- Understanding Federal and Private Student Loans (Video): A foundational overview comparing federal and private student loans, key differences, available protections, and important considerations before borrowing.
Borrowing private student loans content:
- Key Features of Private Student Loans
- Applying for a Private Student Loan
- Your Responsibility to Repay a Private Student Loan
Borrowing/repaying both federal and private student loans content:
- Who Borrows Both Federal and Private Student Loans?
- Factors That Affect Your Student Loan Payments
- Common Student Loan Repayment Structures
- Options for Managing Student Loan Repayment When You’re Having Trouble
- Creating a Clear Picture of Your Student Loans
- Staying Organized Across Federal and Private Student Loan Systems
7/1 new federal student loan rules content:
- SAVE Borrowers Face 90-Day Deadline to Switch Repayment Plans
- A Guide to Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans
- Income-Driven Repayment Plan Options for Federal Student Loans
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Private student loan borrowing content:
- What Are Private Student Loans?
- Private Student Loans: Benefits and Tradeoffs
- Evaluating Private Student Loan Lender Options
Mixed student loan borrowing content: