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The Latest Breaking News from SAVE

Everything to know about federal student loan repayment changes

Millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year

The Independent UK

The Income-Driven Repayment Plans That End July 1, 2028 Under New Law

It’s a beautiful morning in July of 2028. You wake up, stretch, and—before your coffee steams—realize one of the biggest changes in federal student loan history just kicked in. If you’ve been coasting along in one of the popular income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, your comfy payment regime is officially retired.

The Free Financial Advisor

Student Loan Interest Resumed August 2025 — Costing SAVE Borrowers $300/Month

Imagine waking up to find that the student debt monster you thought was sleeping has started to stretch, yawn, and gobble up your financial future one dollar at a time.

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7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Must Switch Plans as SAVE Program Ends

So, you’ve been cruising through your student loan repayment journey on the SAVE plan — the cushy, income-driven setup that kept your payments low and forgiveness goals in sight. Then reality hits. That safety net is being pulled away, and up to 7 million borrowers are suddenly on the clock…

The Free Financial Advisor

The SAVE Plan Settlement: Why Pending Applications Were Just Denied

If you applied for the federal SAVE Plan and feel like you’ve been stuck in limbo, you’re not imagining it. Millions of borrowers are navigating a repayment system that’s been challenged in court and reinterpreted more times than anyone can count.

The Free Financial Advisor

What Changes to Student Loan Policy Mean for Borrowers Over 40

Learn how new student loan policy changes could impact borrowers over 40 and what steps you can take now to stay ahead.

GOBankingRates

Alarm as Trump DoJ pushes for voter information on millions of Americans

Officials ask at least 43 states for sensitive details as critics fear effort to sow doubt about midterm election results

The Guardian - US

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Student Loan Servicers Are Changing Repayment Terms Overnight

It is a scenario playing out for millions of borrowers in early 2026: you log in to your portal to make a standard payment, only...

Saving Advice

‘Not a gift-giving year’: student loan debt upends US borrowers’ holiday spending

After Trump ended key repayment plan, 40% of borrowers say their student loans make it harder to cover essentials

The Guardian - US

Trump to Undo Biden-Era Student Loan Payment Pause, Forcing Millions of Borrowers Into Repayment

The Trump Administration has proposed a joint settlement with Missouri to formally end the student loan payment pause introduced under former US President Joe Biden.

International Business Times UK

Trump officials move to scrap Biden student-loan repayment plan

Education department announces plans to halt ‘illegal’ Save program as critics call news ‘devastating’ for borrowers

The Guardian - US

Trump administration moves to end student loan payment pause for millions. Here’s what it means for borrowers

Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan will have to select new repayment options if the agreement is approved

The Independent UK

DHS asked Texas to hand over driver’s license data for citizenship checks

It’s the latest step to pool confidential data that the Trump administration claims will help identify noncitizens on voter rolls and tighten immigration enforcement.

The Texas Tribune

Student Loan Forgiveness Scandal: Trump's 'Hidden Loophole' Could Betray Millions Still Drowning in Student Debt

Millions of borrowers may miss out on relief as Trump's student loan forgiveness deal exposes a hidden loophole in the debt-cancellation system.

International Business Times UK

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3 Things Student Loan Borrowers Can Expect Now That Interest on SAVE Plans Have Resumed

Interest is back on SAVE student loan plans—here are 3 key changes borrowers should expect and how they could impact your monthly payments.

The Guardian - US

‘We’re all going backwards’: dismay as Trump undoes Biden student-debt plan

Borrowers say higher repayments under changed Save plan means placing life on hold and creating further anxiety

The Guardian - US

People in the US: have you been affected by interest resuming on student loan debt under the Save plan?

We want to hear from people who enrolled in the Biden-era Save plan who are now facing new interest payments

The Independent UK

Bill comes due: Student loan borrowers are set to see spike in prices as Trump provision begins

Student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan will be charged interest again starting August 1

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Trump’s Big Ugly Bill just raised your student debt but don’t worry, his kids never needed loans

Yay, more debt.

The Independent UK

Trump administration pauses student loan forgiveness with no explanation. Here’s what it means

Income-Based Repayment plans are one of four repayment options offered by the federal government that are calculated by how much a borrower earns

International Business Times UK

Truth About Student Loans Under Trump's Big, Beautiful Bill: 460K Will Be Denied Repayment Plan

Trump's new student loan law ends SAVE, forcing 460K borrowers into costlier plans and removing key protections for low-income and public sector graduates.

Benzinga

Biden's SAVE Plan Crumbles As Trump Team Ends Relief: 'Short Window' Before Interest Hits 7.7 Million Borrowers, Expert Warns

Student‑loan expert Elaine Rubin warns the 7.7 million borrowers still enrolled in former President Joe Biden's stalled Saving on a Valuable Education plan have "a short window" to act before interest starts piling on their accounts again on August 1.

Kiplinger

Trump Targets Student Loan Forgiveness: Here’s How Taxes and Repayment Could Soon Change

The so-called One Big Beautiful Bill and the Trump administration’s executive action are making the future of student loan forgiveness and its tax consequences uncertain.

The Independent UK

Trump ends student loan subsidy for 7.7 million people who will soon see bills increase

Nearly 8 million people enrolled in the SAVE plan will once again accrue interest on loan payments, beginning in August

Benzinga

Trump Administration Ends Interest Freeze, Linda McMahon Says Biden Used Student Loan Forgiveness To 'Win Votes' (CORRECTED)

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to correct a typo in the headline.

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