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Trump Admin Reshapes Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Targeting Specific Groups

President Trump is overhauling the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, potentially barring organizations aiding immigrants, transgender youth, or those deemed to support terrorism from participation, impacting millions of borrowers and potentially creating workforce shortages.

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Balancing Student Loan Debt and Savings for Recent Graduates

Recent graduates should balance student loan repayment with saving for emergencies, prioritizing high-interest private loans first and exploring income-driven repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs to manage debt while building savings via high-yield accounts and CDs.

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Student Loan Rates Fall for 2025-26 School Year

Federal undergraduate student loan interest rates for the 2025-26 school year are 6.39%, down from 6.53% in 2024-25; private lenders offer fixed rates as low as 3.29% and variable rates from 4.39%, but strong credit or a co-signer is often required.

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Federal Student Loan Crackdown and Repayment Plan Changes to Impact Millions

The Trump administration is resuming collections on defaulted federal student loans, potentially impacting millions through wage garnishment and federal offsets, while proposed legislation could force millions more into higher-payment repayment plans.

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Education Department Pauses Social Security Offsets for Defaulted Student Loans

The Department of Education temporarily paused seizing Social Security benefits from roughly 450,000 defaulted federal student loan borrowers over 62, but continues other collection methods, sparking debate over the fairness and efficacy of its approach.

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US Household Finances Strained by Inflation, Interest Rates, and Policy Uncertainty

High inflation, high interest rates, and unpredictable policies are straining American household finances, causing increased debt, delinquencies, and declining consumer sentiment; Buy Now, Pay Later use for groceries has risen to 25%, and student loan defaults are increasing.

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Senate Spending Bill Restricts Federal Student Loan Repayment Options

The Senate passed a spending bill that changes federal student loan repayment options for borrowers starting July 1, 2026, limiting them to two plans and affecting an estimated 8 million borrowers on the SAVE plan who are in administrative forbearance.

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AI-Driven Surge in Student Financial Aid Fraud

AI-driven financial aid fraud is surging, with California colleges reporting 1.2 million fraudulent applications in 2024 resulting in \$11.1 million in unrecoverable losses; the U.S. Education Department implemented a temporary rule requiring government-issued IDs for first-time applicants.

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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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Soaring College Costs Drive Rise in Private Student Loan Usage

The average annual cost of a four-year college education surpasses \$38,000, prompting many students to use private student loans due to rising tuition costs; however, the increasing competition among private lenders is leading to more flexible options and benefits.

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Private Student Loans Rise to Meet Soaring College Costs

The rising cost of college tuition, exceeding \$38,000 annually, necessitates private student loans for many; lenders are offering flexible repayment, specialized loans, and borrower benefits to address this growing funding gap.

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Strained Household Finances Threaten US Economic Outlook

High inflation, high interest rates, and renewed student loan repayments are straining American household finances, increasing debt defaults, and impacting consumer spending, potentially leading to an economic downturn. The Trump administration's tariffs further exacerbate uncertainty.

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