Once you've maxed out federal financial aid, private student loans can be used for a variety of educational expenses — including tuition, housing, books and computers. Available from traditional banks ...

Private student loans are only forgiven when the borrower becomes permanently disabled or dies. Your relief options will depend on your lender and loan agreement. Contact your lender and discuss your ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...