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business2 months ago•4 min saved

July 1 Overhaul Restricts Repayment Options for New Federal Student Loans

Starting July 1, anyone taking on new federal student loans will be labeled a 'new borrower' and face only two repayment paths (RAP and Tiered Standard), effectively eliminating access to IBR and other plans for new debt; existing borrowers keep some options, while Parent PLUS loans after July 1 lose PSLF eligibility; unemployment or economic hardship deferments are phased out for new loans; consolidating after July 1 is treated as a new loan; borrowers should reassess borrowing, consider who takes out loans, and weigh private loans carefully.

via CNBC|

#business #consolidation #ibr

education10 months ago•0 min saved

Student Loan Forgiveness Faces Delays and Legal Challenges

The Education Department has resumed student loan forgiveness for borrowers under the Income-Based Repayment plan, allowing those who have been repaying for 25 years to have their remaining balances cleared.

via The Washington Post|

#education #education-department #forgiveness

education1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Team Suspends Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Amid Growing Backlog

The Department of Education has temporarily suspended student loan forgiveness under the Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plan due to system updates related to court challenges, with forgiveness expected to resume once updates are completed. The IBR plan, which adjusts payments based on income and family size, is currently the only income-driven repayment option not facing legal disputes.

via Mint|

#courtchallenge #departmentofeducation #education