A record share of student loan debt is delinquent, according to new estimates by the New York Fed. Why it matters: The data ...

The Fed reports that a delinquency on a student loan payment can lower a person's credit score by 171 points. Those with ...

Missed student loan payments are now influencing credit scores for the first time in five years. More than 9 million student ...

Whether you’re a recent graduate or someone who graduated years ago, student loan debt is a challenge that many people face.

The Education Department announced public hearings to revamp key student-debt relief programs. The department said it would examine limiting eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.