How Student Loans Could Change Under Donald Trump
President Donald Trump has inherited a federal student loan system that looks considerably different from the one in place when he left office in early 2021.
Increasing student loan borrowing will 'change lives'
In what could be his final act as economy minister, Conor Murphy has decided to increase the maintenance loan by 20%. The change will come into effect from September 2025 and will cost his department around £50m.
Here's How to Make Student Loan Payments Work for You During Tax Season
Making student loan payments every month is a grind familiar to many, but that diligence can pay off for you on your tax return.
Most Student Loan Borrowers Are Overwhelmed As Repayment Plans Keep Changing
Almost 70% of federal student loan borrowers feel overwhelmed while navigating their payment options as they struggle to keep up with the confusing and ever-changing repayment landscape.
Is FAFSA Paused? Will Donald Trump's Federal Grant Pause Hit Student Loans?
While programs like Social Security, Medicare, and other direct assistance to individuals are exempt from this pause, given the scope of the freeze, it's still advisable for students and borrowers to monitor official communications from the Department of Education and their loan servicers for updates.
Student Loans expect changes due to Trump's arrival
As President Donald Trump returns to office, the federal student loan system faces potential changes. With a focus on reversing Biden-era policies, Trump's administration may reshape the future of student debt relief in America.
Fixing the Student Loan Mess
Anyone paying attention knows that the student loan situation in the U.S. over the last few decades is out of control. Some 46.2 million students have taken out loans, currently averaging $38,000, which most of these borrowers will find difficult to pay back.
Student Loan Scams To Watch Out For In 2025
With all the uncertainty surrounding student loans, scammers are preying on individuals who are looking for lower payments or ...
Federal student loans, Pell Grants not tied up in funding pause, but will be reviewed
The Education Department said Tuesday that federal student loans and Pell Grants won't stop flowing to students amid a ...
Aging with student loans: how to find debt relief in your 50s and 60s
Student loans are not just for college kids. People over 60 are actually the fastest growing population of student-debt ...
Student Loan Forgiveness Is In Limbo But Could The Interest Deduction Vanish, Too?
Student loan forgiveness has been in the forefront, but the potential elimination of the student loan interest deduction ...
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department says
The Education Department said that student-loan borrowers will continue to receive aid under President Trump's temporary ...
Should Parents Cosign Student Loans? It Depends
Find out if parents have to cosign student loans.
Student loan wage garnishment: how it works and how you can stop it
If you have had trouble staying on top of your student loan payments and are concerned about the prospect of wage garnishment ...
How Much of my Monthly Budget Should Go to Student Loans?
Strike the right balance with a payment that makes progress on the debt without stretching your budget too thin.