Federal student loans are changing in a big way. Here’s what borrowers need to know to minimize the pain

Heads up, borrowers: Big changes to the federal student loan system are coming soon, and they'll affect your payments and ...
CNBC

What student loan borrowers can and can't do, as the government shutdown stretches on

During the government shutdown, federal student loan borrowers should still be able to apply for a new repayment plan or speak with customer service. "We're not really impacted at the moment," said ...
Forbes

What The End Of The Shutdown Means For Your Student Loans

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 5: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks at a press conference as the government shutdown continues in Washington, DC on November 5, 2025. Schumer ultimately ...
CNBC

How to get student loan help during the government shutdown

As the government shutdown nears the three-week mark, federal student loan borrowers who can't get help with their accounts at the Education Department have other options. Borrowers can get assistance ...

Education Department Confirms Ongoing Talks to Privatize Over $1 Trillion in Student Loans

The Department of Education said it is still interested in privatizing its almost $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio. This ...

When the Government Can Take Your Tax Refund to Pay Your Student Loan

The federal government can take your tax refund to pay student loan debt under specific conditions. Your refund may be seized ...
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Could the federal government garnish your wages to repay defaulted student loans?

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 ...