Understand the types, eligibility and repayment plans for federal student loans ...

Key Points ・Some federal student loan borrowers (especially parents with Parent PLUS loans) must consolidate before June 30, 2026 to keep access to income-driven repayment and loan forgiveness ...

Parent PLUS loans can be eligible for Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Your eligibility for these programs can depend on your income and the type of ...

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The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is an optional federal loan program for parents of dependent students who wish to access additional resources. This credit-based parent ...

The department opened a public comment period for “Reimagining and Improving Student Education,” a plan outlining details ...

It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country. Historic legislative changes, sweeping regulatory updates, and major legal ...

A caller to The Dave Ramsey Show in January 2026 faced a debt situation trapping thousands of families: $170,000 in combined ...

WASHINGTON,DC - SEPTEMBER 30: Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks with President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, Sept 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The ...

Student loans are the major form of self-help aid available to Keene State College students who are enrolled at least half-time in a degree-seeking program (six credits per semester for undergraduates ...