Eventually, the changes will streamline the system and reduce the number of repayment options, but right now, trying to understand what’s happening is a little like staring into a bowl of alphabet ...

Student loan borrowers notched two major court victories this week, paving the way for automatic discharges of federal student loans.

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Student loan holders who get their debt excused in 2026 can expect a hefty tax bill. But there are steps you can take to ...

Some student loan borrowers began receiving notices this month that their loan balances are being reduced. Here's why, and ...

The U.S. Department of Education failed to meet an important deadline under a settlement agreement to review student loan relief claims, which could now mean loan forgiveness for many borrowers. The ...

Parents with student debt may be excluded from affordable repayment plans and loan forgiveness in the coming months if they ...

The Trump administration identified more than 40,000 borrowers eligible for federal student loan relief in January, a recent court filing shows.

Student-loan borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness are facing worse delays in paperwork processing and looming ...

Public Service Loan Forgiveness has long drawn criticism because of high ineligibility rates fueled by strict and detailed requirements and miscommunication from federal student loan providers.

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans ...

There are more student loan relief options for teachers than almost any other career in America. Teachers have a lot of levers to pull when it comes to lower payments and student loan forgiveness ...