Sweeping student loan forgiveness changes for federal student loans are going into effect this year, and millions of borrower ...

The U.S. Department of Education's deferments and forbearances — or payment pauses — can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates ...

Under the Trump administration, hundreds of thousands of student loan borrowers remain stuck in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan or debt forgiveness, a new court filing shows ...

・Starting July 1, 2027, new federal student loan borrowers will no longer qualify for economic hardship or unemployment deferment. ・Forbearance options will be restricted to a maximum of 9 months ...

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: People rally in support of student loan forgiveness in front of the the U.S. Supreme Court on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty ...

Department of Education delays garnishing wages and intercepting federal income tax refunds, as changes are made in student ...

There’s been a sharp uptick in the number of student loan borrowers hitting the pause button on their monthly bills. The U.S. Department of Education offers two primary ways to postpone your payments ...