Current Student Loans News
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Latest Student Loans News
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More than half of America’s HBCUs could lose access to federal financial aid
Due to high rates of student loan delinquency, nearly 60 percent of America’s HBCUs could lose access to federal aid.
12 min read Sep 05, 2025 -
Student loan forgiveness challenges: IBR, PSLF and IDR borrowers remain in limbo
More than 1 million federal student loan borrowers are stuck in a financial limbo.
4 min read Sep 03, 2025 -
Changing repayment options and infinite backlogs: What recent student loan litigation means for you
Recent court decisions on loan forgiveness and repayment plans impact millions of borrowers.
5 min read Aug 27, 2025 -
How to influence student loan policy and make your voice heard with public comments
You can affect draft regulations by submitting public comments.
6 min read Aug 27, 2025 -
Will private student loans fill the void left by the One Big Beautiful Bill? Experts discuss
Bankrate interviewed five student loan industry experts to discuss the immediate and forthcoming fallout of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
6 min read Aug 18, 2025 -
Parents beware: The Big Beautiful Bill directly affects your PLUS loan borrowing, repayment
The federal Parent PLUS Loan has long allowed parents to help their students finance college — but being a parent borrower just got a lot harder.
5 min read Aug 13, 2025 -
Should SL debt be easier to discharge in bankruptcy?
You can obtain a bankruptcy discharge of most consumer debt, such as credit cards, but not student loans. The rules are too restrictive.
6 min read Jul 28, 2025 -
Change is coming for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Should you still pursue it?
Public Service Loan Forgiveness remains a hot-button issue for a Trump Administration determined to narrow eligibility rules.
4 min read Jul 28, 2025 -
Your student loan forgiveness may soon be taxable — here’s what you should know
Forgiveness at the end of an IDR plan will be taxable beginning in 2026.
4 min read Jul 25, 2025 -
Federal student loan changes making you eye private lenders? Here are 7 with federal loan-like perks
Federal student loans are still your first stop for funding college, but some private lenders now offer similar perks.
6 min read Jul 21, 2025