Student Loans Likely Won't Go Away Under Trump—Here's How to Pay Them Off
Why borrowers should still prioritize paying off student loans as uncertainty looms around the Department of Education.
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers
President Donald Trump has reportedly set his sights on eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, a long-time Republican goal and promise from his campaign. The proposed plan, though, gives rise to a host of unanswered questions—not least of which is what happens to the 42-plus million Americans with federal student loan debt.
4 ways to pay down student loan debt faster
Student loan debt can feel like it will take an eternity to pay off. The standard repayment plan offered for federal student loans is 10 years — and many other plans extend long beyond that. If you are hoping to get your debt burden off your back sooner, there are steps you can take to expedite the payoff process.
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 warrants close attention, too.
As Trump considers ways to dismantle Education Dept., here's what to know about student loans
With the Trump administration looking for ways to close parts or all of the U.S. Department of Education, many of the country’s 42 million federal student loan borrowers are likely feeling on edge.
What Trump and GOP lawmakers may have in store for student-loan borrowers
Trump has not yet offered a clear vision for his higher education priorities, but some GOP lawmakers plan to target Biden's student-debt relief.
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.
Student loan debt swelled under Biden, despite historic forgiveness
Despite President Joe Biden's unprecedented rate of student loan forgiveness, the country's outstanding debt still grew while he was in office. Here's why.
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.
My $200K Ivy League student loan debt makes it hard to focus on anything else — but it was worth it
A California product manager used almost $200,000 in student loans to graduate from Columbia University and said he'd do it ...
Americans Owe More in Student Loans Than Before Biden Huge Debt Forgiveness
Despite record levels of student loan forgiveness, student debt totals are higher today than when President Biden took office ...
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This Student Loan Plan Won't Survive a Trump White House, Experts Say. What SAVE Borrowers Should Know
Since taking office on Jan. 21, there's been a barrage of sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump's ...
Republicans Take Key Step To Abolish The Department Of Education, Imperiling Student Loan Programs
Republican lawmakers took a key step last week to officially abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what student ...
Student Loan Provider Charging 16% Interest Sparks Shock: 'Genuinely Evil'
A TikTok user, whose video on the issue went viral, was shocked when she calculated her debt, which came to $95,487.73.
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Here's How to Get Student Loan Forgiveness Sooner While SAVE Remains on Hold
If you're close to PSLF forgiveness, this option let's you apply for debt relief now, even if you're enrolled in SAVE.
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 ...
Will Trump fix student loan crisis? Conservatives should address mounting debt. | Opinion
Offering substantive solutions to student loan debt could help Republicans bridge the electoral gap with college-educated ...