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.
Student loan interest rates remain fairly stable, but federal rates are likely to change in the second half of the year ...
Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans ...
Fewer student loan repayment options may eventually simplify the system, but borrowers are struggling to navigate the flurry of changes.
Millions of borrowers on the Saving on a Valuable Education will need to choose a new repayment plan. They will have several ...
Student loans in the US have not been frozen or wiped away. They have been redesigned. Three popular income-driven plans are being phased out, a new repayment plan is due in July 2026, and “pause” ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed the so-called ...
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 28: U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) arrives for a meeting with Senate Republicans in the U.S. Capitol on June 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. as they work to pass President Trump's ...
If you’ve never heard of Income-Sensitive Repayment, you’re not alone. This little-known option for student loans can offer relief if you’re struggling to keep up with your loan payments.