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More than 3 million seniors carry student loan debt. Here’s what they can do.
Decades-old student loan debt harms seniors’ finances and mental health. Luckily, there are programs and people who can help.
6 min read Mar 28, 2025 -
Biden Administration’s top higher ed official: Dismantling the Education Department won’t fix how Americans pay for college
Former Education Department Under Secretary discusses paying for college.
6 min read Mar 26, 2025 -
SAVE plan decision blocks access to forgiveness, IDR plans: What should borrowers do?
The 8th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued a ruling February 18 blocking the Saving on A Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
5 min read Mar 26, 2025 -
Trump threatens end of Department of Education and targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Eligibility for PSLF shrinks amid Department of Education shakeup.
5 min read Mar 20, 2025 -
DOGE access to student loan data blocked and other student loan news
Changes in the government may have an impact on student loans, but borrowers can take action to protect themselves.
5 min read Feb 26, 2025 -
The federal funding freeze memo spooked student loan borrowers. Here’s how to handle the next surprise
The federal funding freeze did not include federal student loans or grants.
4 min read Feb 04, 2025 -
Supreme Court to review debt relief for defrauded students, and other student loan news
The U.S. Supreme Court will review proposed tweaks to the borrower defense to repayment rule.
3 min read Jan 14, 2025 -
Is student loan forgiveness possible under Trump? Experts aren’t sure
Experts predict an end to Biden-era student loan forgiveness initiatives.
5 min read Jan 13, 2025 -
Student loan forgiveness: A Biden success or failure? Experts weigh in
Biden canceled more education debt than any other U.S. president.
5 min read Dec 23, 2024 -
CFPB finds student loan servicers are mistreating borrowers — here’s what you can do
A new CFPB report highlights mistreatment of student loan borrowers.
6 min read Dec 19, 2024