Student Loan News & Updates Today — 2026
Latest student loan news and policy updates for 2026, including RAP repayment changes, borrowing caps, Parent PLUS deadlines, settlements, and major federal developments affecting borrowers.
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What Trump’s Election Means for Student Loans: SAVE, IBR, PSLF, One-Time Adjustment, and More
Borrowers are justifiably worried about their student debt, but even with Trump’s Election, many repayment plans and forgiveness options are likely to remain unchanged.
Will the SAVE Pause Eventually Count Toward Forgiveness?
Probably not. Interest started accruing again on August 1, 2025. The Department of Education still says the months spent in SAVE-related forbearance won’t count toward forgiveness — and that hasn’t changed. There’s still some hope that borrowers might get retroactive credit later, but that hope is shrinking fast.
Student Loan Sherpa 2020 Accountability Report
Some of my 2020 predictions were right while others missed the mark.
