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U.S. Dept. of Ed is collecting on defaulted student loans for first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. CT and other states are taking action.
Starting in 2026, new federal student loans will offer only two repayment options: a fixed plan and a new income-driven plan (RAP), replacing the current array of choices.
To prepare for repayment following a deferment, you'll want to choose a repayment plan before payments resume, set up autopay ...
There are some programs where people can have some of their student loan debt cancelled in exchange for volunteer service.
If you’re struggling with your student loan payments, contact your loan servicer or lender, as they can help you manage your ...
Republican lawmakers would provide funding for Pell Grants but tighten eligibility requirements. The House version raises the ...
Those include "the elimination of the Grad PLUS loan program, the elimination of deferment options for student loan borrowers facing economic hardship or unemployment, and new limits imposed on ...
Though the SAVE student loan repayment program has been shuttered, you don't have to move to a new IDR plan at this time. Your payments remain paused during the administrative forbearance.
The status of federal student loan management—and who ultimately oversees the $1.6 trillion portfolio—remains unresolved pending further court action and any potential congressional intervention.