It could be months before affordable student loan repayment plans return
A memo obtained by The Washington Post shows borrowers could be locked out of all affordable repayment plan options for at least three more months.
Student-loan borrowers struggle to access repayment plans. Advocates worry about ‘chaos.’
The Trump administration’s push for efficiency could result in student-loan borrowers receiving the bare minimum of service just as millions of them need help staying on track.
Trump administration removes student loan repayment applications from Education Dept. website
The Trump administration has taken down the applications for popular student loan repayments plans from the U.S. Department of Education’s website.
My Monthly Student Loan Payment Could Jump From $0 to $488. Here's How I'm Preparing
Before the payment pause in 2020, my student loan payments were about $40 per month under the now-defunct Repaye income-driven repayment plan. I moved onto the Saving on a Valuabl
What Student Loan Borrowers Need to Know About Income-Driven Repayment Plans
The decision to cease applications came after the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a temporary block of the Saving for a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan on Feb. 18, siding with a coalition of Republican-led states that sued to block the program.
Student Loan Borrowers, You May Need To Change Repayment Plans In 2025 — And It Could Be Costly
A huge number of student loan borrowers may need to change their repayment plan this year. And many may experience higher monthly payments as a result.
Trump Administration Shuts Down Student Loan Repayment Portal, Leaving Borrowers Stranded
The Trump administration has unexpectedly removed the online application portal for several student loan repayment programs, raising concerns among borrowers and experts alike. The decision, which was made without prior notice,
Black Borrowers Face Uncertain Future with Student Loan Repayments
The administration wants to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, which oversees a $1.7 trillion portfolio of student loans.
Applications for Some Student Loan Repayment Plans Frozen
Experts say turning off applications for income-driven repayment options isn’t necessary and could harm borrowers.
Student loan IDR plans: What could happen under federal budget proposals
House Republicans and federal courts are targeting student loan repayment plans, potentially raising monthly payments for ...
What's the future of student loan programs in the DOGE era?
After DOGE takes aim at the Department of Education, the future of student loans and their repayment are unclear.
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Employers may permanently contribute to student loan debt repayment with bill
The Employer Participation in Repayment Act is bipartisan legislation to help Americans tackle their student loan debt.
House Passes Trump Budget Bill: Here’s What It Means For Student Loans
Here's what the House Budget bill passing could mean for student loans, including student loan forgiveness programs like SAVE ...
Student Loan Forgiveness Suffers Fatal Blow
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Republican-led states that sued to block Biden's Saving on a Valuable Education ...
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Student Loan Forgiveness: How the new ruling impacts you
The Department of Education halted student loan forgiveness applications on Feb. 21 after an 8th Circuit Court injunction.
Student loan options trimmed for cash-strapped students, parents; what to know
Cash-strapped college students and their parents will have to look for alternative methods of repaying and consolidating ...
Parent PLUS Loans Explained: Should You Borrow for Your Child's College?
Explore Parent PLUS Loans, including eligibility, interest rates, repayment, and the potential impact on your finances.