It’s a new year for student loans, and big changes are happening that will impact millions of borrowers across the country. Historic legislative changes, sweeping regulatory updates, and major legal ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. Starting January 1, 2026, certain types of student loan ...

Student loan borrowers are about to see some of the practical changes the Trump administration is making to the system that will affect their borrowing capabilities and monthly repayments after a year ...

Starting in January 2026, millions of Americans with federal student loans will face significant shifts in how their debt is managed, as the federal government resumes wage garnishments and some forms ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Major changes are coming for millions of Americans who borrowed money for higher education and now find themselves with student loan debt. “I do think 2026 is going to be another, ...

Student-loan borrowers have had a tumultuous few years, and that’s likely to continue in 2026. Repayment plans for all borrowers and borrowing limits for some programs are set to change next year.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten repayment options this year. Experts say take action now to get help. By Ann Carrns Millions of borrowers have fallen behind ...

The Education Department will start sending out notices to about 1000 borrowers beginning the week of January 7th, with more notices set to go out each month after that. Right now, millions of student ...

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The success rate for student loan borrowers who attempt to discharge their debt in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87% in recent years, a new study finds. Still, few people pursue the option because of a ...

Student loan debt has surged to a record $1.65 trillion, now comprising 30% of non-mortgage consumer debt. Serious delinquencies (90+ days) spiked to 14.3% in Q3 '25, driven by the end of pandemic-era ...

Certain types of student loan forgiveness is taxable again after a law expired in 2025 that shielded borrowers. The taxation change applies to the U.S. Department of Education's income-driven ...