Consolidating federal loans after July 1 comes with real trade-offs. Here's how missing the deadline affects your repayment plan options.

Changes to federal student loans expected to affect millions of borrowers took effect at the start of July. A part of ...

After major federal student loan changes take effect, some groups are cautioning borrowers against enrolling their student ...

For most borrowers after July 1, 2026, consolidating federal student loans no longer offers a real upside — and it can ...

Federal student loan rules are set to change July 1, and borrowers who wait could have fewer repayment choices than they have now. The changes affect both repayment plans and some loan programs, ...

Millions of borrowers face repayment plan shifts, strict new loan limits and financial land mines that could be costly if they fail to act.

Federal student loan payments are set to rise sharply in 2026 under new Trump-era repayment rules. Millions may lose SAVE and ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 04: U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. The legislation makes significant changes to student loans, ...

Whether you have federal or private student loans, you have options for lowering your monthly payments – but act wisely to ...

If borrowers do not successfully resume repayment, the number of delinquent and defaulted borrowers could reach 12.54 million ...

Deferment is typically granted as the result of a qualifying event, like returning to school. Sallie Mae® offers deferment ...