KEY TAKEAWAYS The "One Big, Beautiful Bill" introduced several changes to student loans that will take effect in 2026, ...

It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country.

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

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

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

Buried in the SAVE plan settlement is a provision that could place major restrictions on the Education Department's ability ...

Starting the week of Jan. 7, the Education Department will begin sending notices about paycheck deductions to about 1,000 of ...

About 5.5 million borrowers are currently in default. They haven't risked wage garnishment since the beginning of the pandemic, when policymakers paused the practice.

Deciding how to use a holiday bonus depends on interest rates, loan terms, and savings needs. Here’s how to choose the option ...

High school seniors planning to attend college in the fall of 2026, as well as their families, will have restricted access to ...

Student loan borrowers have spent much of 2025 trying to keep up with massive changes to the federal student loan system. That includes changes to repayment plans and borrowing limits. NPR's Cory ...

Private student loans are provided by private lenders and banks, whereas federal student loans are funded by the U.S. government. Private loans aren't eligible for federally mandated deferment options ...