Tag #Federal Student Aid

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Misleading Student Loan Interest Notices Expose System Flaws

Millions of US federal student loan borrowers in SAVE plan forbearance received erroneous notices stating interest was accruing on their loans, despite the interest being 0% due to an ongoing legal challenge and resulting administrative backlog.

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Trump Transfers $1.6 Trillion Student Loan Program to SBA

President Trump's executive order shifts the $1.6 trillion federal student loan program from the Education Department to the Small Business Administration (SBA), impacting 43 million borrowers; however, individual loan terms remain legally protected.

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Federal Student Loan Payments: Consequences for Delinquent Borrowers

Following the end of a pandemic-era pause and a subsequent grace period, federal student loan borrowers who fail to make payments risk wage garnishment, credit damage, and ineligibility for certain mortgages, though several aid options exist.

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Federal Student Loan Payments Resume, Impacting Borrower Credit Scores

The end of pandemic-related pauses on federal student loan payments has resulted in millions of borrowers facing negative credit consequences for the first time since the start of the pandemic, including damaged credit scores and potential wage or tax refund garnishment.

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Trump's Second Term: Uncertainty Looms for Student Loan Borrowers

The incoming Trump administration's plans to potentially abolish the Department of Education and limit student loan forgiveness programs raise concerns for borrowers, particularly regarding the future of existing repayment plans and the potential shift towards private lending.

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