Here’s what student loan borrowers should know about the July 1, 2026 cutoff, and what you should do to avoid restricting ...

If you don’t understand it, that’s not your fault. It’s just phenomenally complicated,” says Winston Berkman-Breen, legal director at Protect Borrowers.

Key Points ・Some federal student loan borrowers (especially parents with Parent PLUS loans) must consolidate before June 30, 2026 to keep access to income-driven repayment and loan forgiveness ...

Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and includes several important changes that will take effect beginning July 1, 2026, impacting how students and families pay ...

Parent PLUS loans can be eligible for Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Your eligibility for these programs can depend on your income and the type of ...

WASHINGTON,DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The ...

Over 2,500 IU students could lose federal loans next year, impacting graduate programs and a nurse shortage in Indiana. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted in July, placed new federal loan caps ...

Student loan types can be confusing, and choosing poorly can cost thousands of dollars over a career. I focus here on seven major options and the smarter alternatives that recent reporting highlights, ...

THEIR EDUCATION. THE CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND SAYS AROUND 6000 STUDENTS ACROSS THE SYSTEM BORROWED FROM THE GRAD PLUS LOAN PROGRAM LAST YEAR. BUT THAT PROGRAM WILL SOON BE ...

For years, Grad PLUS loans allowed students to borrow up to the full cost of attendance, with no underwriting to assess ...