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Parent PLUS Borrowers New Student Loan Reforms

Parent PLUS Borrowers: New Student Loan Reforms and What to Do Now

Parent PLUS borrowers face major changes under proposed student loan reforms. This guide breaks down the current repayment landscape, the new legislative threats, and the urgent steps parents should take now to protect their options.

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Senate GOP’s Student Loan Overhaul What Borrowers Need to Know

Senate GOP’s Student Loan Overhaul: What Borrowers Need to Know

Senate Republicans have introduced a major student loan reform bill that could end current IDR plans, cap borrowing, and reshape repayment options. Here’s what borrowers need to know and how to prepare.

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Federal Student Loan Interest Rates 2025-2026 | Key Rates & Info

Federal student loan interest rates for the 2025-2026 academic year are now official, and if you’re planning to borrow this year, these are the numbers that will shape your payments for years to come.

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Learn how all federal borrowers can benefit from the SAVE lawsuit

SAVE Plan Litigation: What Higher-Income Borrowers Need to Know Right Now

SAVE plan litigation threatens key benefits. Learn what’s at stake and how borrowers can make the most of it.

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Future of IDR Plans

The Future of IDR Plans: What’s Happening to SAVE, PAYE, IBR, and ICR in 2025

Ongoing legal challenges and regulatory changes have significantly impacted Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans, leaving borrowers uncertain about the best strategies for managing their student loans. This article provides the most current information to help borrowers navigate these complexities.

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What the GOP's Student Loan Bill Could Mean For You

What the GOP’s Student Loan Bill Could Mean for You

The GOP just unveiled a student loan plan that could end forgiveness and reshape repayment. Here’s what it means—and what to do next.

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The Best Student Loan Refinance Rates

As inflation has slowed, student loan interest rates have also lowered. Borrowers with higher interest rate loans may find the current options particularly appealing.

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Splash Student Loan Consolidation Review

Splash Financial Student Loan Refinance Review

Splash Financial is currently the top rated refinance lender on the market, but that doesn’t mean Splash is a good idea for all borrowers.

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Details on GOP considerations to change borrower policy

GOP Considers Far-Reaching Student Loan Policy Changes

New Republican Plan Targets Loan Forgiveness and IDR Programs. Major reforms could reshape future borrower options and limit college access.

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    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
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    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
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