KEY TAKEAWAYS College students who take out federal loans will have two new repayment options, both of which were created ...

More than seven million borrowers may soon see student loan payments skyrocket as the Education Department implements a ...

Major new updates announced by the Education Department this month could impact millions of Americans with federal student ...

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take ...

As part of a new settlement, 7 million borrowers will be phased out of the program. With interest accruing since August, ...

A provision that made student-loan forgiveness tax-free is expiring in 2026. It could put borrowers on the hook for thousands ...

The first change applies to students attending less than full time. Until now, part-time students have had the same loan maximums as full-time students. Starting in the 2026-27 academic year, though, ...

A look ahead at the federal policies taking effect in 2026 that will shape how students and families pay for college.

The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" created a new repayment plan starting in 2026 that will reduce the amount of loans some borrowers can have. Loan forgiveness will once again be taxable, and some ...

Student loan rates are starting to see lenders battle to have the lowest rate. As of January 6, 2026, private student loan lenders are offering fixed rates as low as 2.74% APR and variable rates ...

Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul includes the elimination of the Grad PLUS program. Yale said it's putting out a "comparable" new plan.