Current outstanding student loan debt in the United States is now over $1.7 trillion. An estimated 43 million American adults ...

With these changes, medical students will no longer be able to borrow up to the cost of attendance with Grad PLUS loans. In ...

If you borrowed federal student loans to pay for college, you might qualify for forgiveness through the U.S. government. These programs include Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Teacher Loan ...

Under new Trump administration rules, students won't be able to borrow as much for medical or nursing school or some other ...

The Trump administration has reached a new agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) that could unlock long-awaited student loan relief for millions of borrowers.

A new December update reshapes how federal student loan repayment rules apply to borrowers navigating income-driven options.

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New rules tighten eligibility for public-service debt cancellation and income-driven repayment plans, putting the forgiveness prospects of millions of borrowers in flux. A recent rule narrows Public ...

The changes are significant, but not immediate. Most will go into effect from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, including: Big cuts to federal loans for grad students and parents. A new repayment plan ...

Even during the government shutdown, some student loan borrowers have been notified that they are eligible for debt cancellation – and there are several steps they should take to safeguard their ...

(The Center Square) - A coalition of teacher unions and nonprofits sued the U.S. Department of Education this week over its new rule limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness for government and ...