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Exterior view of the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments today on the Education Department’s motion to stop the Sweet v.…

A coalition of Republican-led states has asked a federal court to pause its recent dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the SAVE student loan repayment plan. Missouri filed a motion seeking…

A Federal court judge dismissed the main lawsuit against the SAVE Plan, State of Missouri v. Trump, because both sides now want the same outcome. While the preliminary injection blocking…

Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan administrative forbearance are receiving notices that their account balances were adjusted after interest was added in error during the 0% interest period of the…

Homeowners are bracing for a hit to their hip pocket, with all four major banks now predicting the Reserve Bank will lift the cash next week following another round of…

As federal student loan borrowers weigh their repayment options in 2026, confusion around the SAVE income-driven repayment plan has grown. Data from the loan servicers is showing backlogs, but the…

Some federal student loan borrowers report seeing incorrect “loans in default” notices on StudentAid.gov after a recent website update. The issue appears limited to the StudentAid.gov website and not a…

More than 27,000 student loan complaints are pending with the Federal Student Aid ombudsman office after a sharp drop in staff. The Department of Education says it is working to…

Key Points Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) remains one of the most misunderstood federal student loan programs, and errors can derail years of progress. Choosing the right repayment plan, submitting…

Key Points Interest begins accruing August 1, 2025, for SAVE borrowers in forbearance, prompting some to consider switching plans. Borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness or with significant payment history…