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What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?
The Trump administration is gearing up for large changes to the Department of Education, which oversees a $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loans.
At Least 10 Student Loan And Federal Aid Programs Run By The Department Of Education May Be Cut
Republicans are looking to cut or eliminate nearly a dozen student loan and federal aid programs administered by the Department of Education. Here are the details.
Judge sides with UC students, blocks DOGE from Education Department loan data
A federal judge grants UC students a short-term win, blocking Elon Musk's DOGE team from Education Department loan data.
Education Department agrees to block DOGE from accessing student data
The Trump administration will temporarily stop its DOGE staff from accessing sensitive student data such as Social Security numbers and bank account numbers.
DOGE cut off from student loan data, for now
The University of California Student Association filed a lawsuit Friday after it was reported that DOGE had access to federal student loan data.
Judge pauses DOGE access to student financial data amid UC lawsuit
A federal judge halted Elon Musk and others from accessing the personal financial information of millions of student loan borrowers and several U.S. Department of Education systems as part of an ongoing lawsuit brought by the University of California Student Association.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Did Elon Musk's DOGE Violate FERPA?
Some student loan borrowers claimed on social media that Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has violated ...
Private Student Loan Rates: February 11, 2025—Loan Rates Start To Increase
The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched up last week. For many borrowers, that means ...
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
The average borrower's monthly bill could swell to $288 from $95, according to an early estimate by the Institute for College ...
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No, You Won't Have to Repay Your Forgiven Student Loans -- Unless You Fall Into This Category
If you've already received forgiveness, you're likely in the clear. But current borrowers may be running out of time.
Can Trump Rescind Student Loan Forgiveness From Former Student Loan Borrowers?
Borrowers who have already received forgiveness may be on edge asking if the Trump administration will claw back forgiven ...
Musk Team’s Access to Student Loan Systems Raises Alarms
Lawmakers are raising concerns about DOGE’s access to internal systems containing personal information on tens of millions of ...
What is a 401(k) student loan match? How it works and what are the benefits
If you're juggling student loan payments and struggling to save for retirement, there's some good news. Thanks to a new provision under the SECURE 2.0 Act, your employer may now he ...
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Current Student Loan Interest Rates 2025: What You Need to Know
Student loans can help bridge the gap between the total cost of going to college and the amount of financial aid your school offers. There are two main types of student loans: federal loans ...
House Republicans mull taxes on scholarships and changes to student loan programs
As Republicans in Congress look for ways to slash spending, some legislators are floating new taxes on college scholarships, ...
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With Education Department Under Threat, What Student Loan Borrowers Can Do
These developments may sound the alarm for student loan borrowers. But for now, there’s no need to make dramatic changes to your student loans. “We have to engage in the process that currently ...
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The End of SAVE: Expect This Student Loan Plan to Disappear in 2025
If you're enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan, experts say to prepare for changes.