Major Federal Student Loan Changes Take Effect in 2026
What Students and Families Need to KnowBeginning July 1, 2026, new federal legislation will significantly change how students and families borrow and repay federal student loans. The changes will affect borrowing limits, repayment options, and loan programs,...
Consumers, Regulators & Schools: Be Alert to Student Loan Fraud
Student loan fraud is causing real harm to borrowers, financial institutions, and schools. As these crimes continue to evolve in sophistication and complexity, loan servicers are monitoring to find new ways to detect and prevent these crimes. Following is a fact sheet...
Are Private Student Loans Right For You?
If you’re in the process of making a plan to pay for college, it’s important to understand all the funding sources available. Be sure to calculate the full cost of your intended degree. Then, as you calculate the grant and federal loan options presented in your...
What Borrowers Should Know About the Resumption of Federal Student Loan Payments
The Federal government has indicated that the pause on student loan interest will end on September 1st and student loan borrowers will be required to resume making monthly payments in October. The detailed steps outlined in this fact sheet walk federal borrowers...
Coming Soon: Changes to the Variable Interest Rate Calculations on Some Student Loans
Following the direction of Congress, the benchmark used to calculate the variable interest rate of some private student loans will soon change. Federal student loans will not be impacted by this change. The new calculation for variable interest rates should not cost...Latest Posts
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