Can the federal loans you are currently using for a dorm be used for an off-campus apartment? Fortunately, the answer is yes.

If you have recently been disappointed with your financial aid award letter, you might be left wondering how you can cover some of the costs of tuition. What if the federal Stafford loan simply isn't enough?

What to do when your parents' income makes you ineligible for a federal Stafford loan? Here are some other federal-based options.

You might considering early repayment of your Stafford loans. Is it worth it? Here are two things you must consider.

One question we get a lot in our financial aid forums concerns Stafford loans and the summer. And really there are two possible answers.

There are many reasons why you may decide to leave your college or university, financial or otherwise. So what happens to your federal Stafford loan then?

At first glance, taking out an unsubsidized Stafford loan might not seem like such a great idea. Unlike subsidized loans, interest begins to accrue right away, meaning it costs more in the long run. But in some cases, going the unsubsidized route can be useful, and give you a more proactive approach to paying off your education.