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The Department of Education has paused processing some types of student loan forgiveness. PSLF is still processing, while IBR-related forgiveness is currently paused due to “system updates” SAVE, PAYE, and…

More than a quarter of Americans report taking on extra work to manage financial stress, making side hustles a growing repayment strategy for student debt. These five income streams can…

Did you know there are state-based non-profit lenders that sometimes provide the lowest student loan rates? It’s true – but there aren’t many, and the best rates are typically reserved…

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 Federal student loans still offer stronger protections, but changes to repayment programs, especially for parents, changes the dynamic. Private student loans can offer lower rates for creditworthy borrowers…

Finding the best student loans and current student loan rates can be daunting. Paying for college is already challenging enough, but how do you find a lender? What should you…

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 The Department of Education has launched two negotiated rulemaking efforts to implement student loan and Pell Grant changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill. These rulemaking committees will…

Key Points Income-driven repayment options are narrowing, and SAVE is being phased out. Parent PLUS borrowers face hard deadlines for consolidation and forgiveness access. Borrowers may need to act quickly…

Key Points The “Student Loan Tax Bomb” is a term that refers to the taxes owed on forgiven student loan debt in some circumstances. The tax bomb is set to…