Student-loan borrowers will begin to see the effects of Trump's changes to repayment and borrowing in July 2026.

The Department of Education is placing a $65,000 cap on the Parent PLUS program in July, limiting the amount of student loans parents can take on.

Students in professional programs would be able to borrow $50,000 a year and up to $200,000 in total. Parent borrowers would be limited to borrowing up to $20,000 a year per student, with a total ...

Learn about student loans, repayment options, and forgiveness programs to manage educational expenses effectively and navigate post-graduation debt.

For most federal student loans, default status starts after 270 days—about nine months—of nonpayment. Once a loan is in ...

From paused student-loan repayment plans to new debt relief limits, 2026 brought critical changes to borrowers. There's a lot ...

Student loan borrowers will face taxes on certain types of loan forgiveness in 2026, but state tax rules will make ...

Some borrowers who qualify for student loan forgiveness must act within the next two weeks or they could face substantial ...

Congressional Republicans are quietly working toward one of the most consequential overhauls in the history of the federal student loan program – one that would affect the lives of millions of ...

After a pandemic-era pause, repayments on defaulted student loans restarted last month. Many borrowers are running into barriers. Over the past few months, Celina Damian’s phone has been ringing off ...

Discover expert tips on choosing the right student loan with Carrie Johnson's guidance. Learn how federal and private loans differ and find options that suit your needs.