Apr 28, 2022
Student loan limits: How much can you borrow?
Follow easy steps to determine your student loan limits and how much you can borrow in student loans from Discover Student Loans.
College Loans 101
College loans are designed to cover the gap between cost of attendance and other financial aid. Learn about the differences between private and federal loans and how to evaluate the best student loan option for you.
What Do Student Loans Cover?
Find out what student loans cover and how they might help you pay for college. Learn how student loans may help cover the cost of housing, books and other necessary expenses.
Five Things You Should Pay for With Student Loans (And 5 You Shouldn't)
Student loans can pay for more than tuition. They can also cover housing, meals, and more! Read more about what counts on Discover Student Loans.
Understanding Student Loan Interest Rates
Understanding student loan rates are important when evaluating student loans. Learn about differences between fixed interest rates and variable interest rates.
Apr 20, 2022
What Steps Should I Take Before Taking Out Student Loans?
Here are four steps to consider before you take out a student loan to help pay for college.
Apr 12, 2022
Five Things You Should Pay for With Student Loans (And 5 You Shouldn't)
Student loans can pay for more than tuition. They can also cover housing, meals, and more! Read more about what counts on Discover Student Loans.
Apr 08, 2022
Are Making In-School Payments Worth It?
Making small monthly payments can make a difference to offset accruing interest. Here's how to make in-school payments, from Discover Student Loans.
Apr 08, 2022
Private Student Loans: How Much Are Interest Rates?
Knowing the factors that determine interest rates for private student loans can help you save money. Learn about APR, fixed vs. variable interest rates, and more.
Apr 08, 2022
How to Choose a Private Student Loan Lender
Learn how to compare private student loans, from interest rates to customer service. Find out how to make the best choice with Discover Student Loans.
Feb 11, 2022
What’s the difference between private and federal student loans?
How are federal and private student loans different? Read how interest rates, origination fees, and other factors differ with Discover Student Loans.
Feb 08, 2022
Everything You Need to Know About Student Loan Refunds
What is a student loan refund? What can you use the check for? See why student loan refunds happen, and how they work, with Discover Student Loans.
Jan 08, 2022
The College Loan Process: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Applying for Federal and Private Student Loans
Learn how to apply for federal student loans and private student loans. Discover Student Loans explains how the two processes differ in helping you pay for college.
Nov 14, 2021
Understanding Student Loan Interest Rates
Understanding student loan rates are important when evaluating student loans. Learn about differences between fixed interest rates and variable interest rates.
Apr 21, 2021
What is a Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan?
Learn the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized federal loans when you apply for a Federal Direct Loan, previously called a Direct Stafford Loan.
Apr 09, 2021
Federal Student Loans: What You Need to Know
Find helpful information about the different federal student loan options for college. Compare federal and private loans and choose the loan that best fit your needs.
Feb 17, 2021
A Guide To Evaluating Student Loans
When evaluating student loan options you should consider a number of factors. Fees, interest rates, monthly payment, and total loan costs should be considered.
Feb 09, 2021
What Do Student Loans Cover?
Find out what student loans cover and how they might help you pay for college. Learn how student loans may help cover the cost of housing, books and other necessary expenses.
Feb 07, 2021
Making Student Loan Payments While You're Still in School
Save money on your student loan by making payments while you're still in school. Learn more about payment options at Discover Student Loans.