Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers
President Donald Trump has reportedly set his sights on eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, a long-time Republican goal and promise from his campaign. The proposed plan, though, gives rise to a host of unanswered questions—not least of which is what happens to the 42-plus million Americans with federal student loan debt.
This Student Loan Plan Won't Survive a Trump White House, Experts Say. What SAVE Borrowers Should Know
Since taking office on Jan. 21, there's been a barrage of sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump's administration. Experts say a key student loan program -- Saving on a Valuable Education student loan repayment plan -- could be next on the chopping block.
What Happens to My Student Loans if Trump Gets Rid of the Department of Education?
Although President Trump has only been in office for a matter of weeks, he’s already trying to make big changes. And one of those changes is to upend the Department of Education by either closing parts of it or eliminating it for good.
4 ways to pay down student loan debt faster
Student loan debt can feel like it will take an eternity to pay off. The standard repayment plan offered for federal student loans is 10 years — and many other plans extend long beyond that. If you are hoping to get your debt burden off your back sooner, there are steps you can take to expedite the payoff process.
Some Student Loan Borrowers May See Debt Collection Stopped
Because of a recent proposed settlement with the CFPB, some private student loan borrowers may see a stop to collections efforts.
Republicans Take Key Step To Abolish The Department Of Education, Imperiling Student Loan Programs
Republican lawmakers took a key step last week to officially abolish the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what student loan borrowers should know.
What Trump and GOP lawmakers may have in store for student-loan borrowers
Trump has not yet offered a clear vision for his higher education priorities, but some GOP lawmakers plan to target Biden's student-debt relief.
Student Loans Likely Won't Go Away Under Trump—Here's How to Pay Them Off
Why borrowers should still prioritize paying off student loans as uncertainty looms around the Department of Education.
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Here's How to Get Student Loan Forgiveness Sooner While SAVE Remains on Hold
If you're close to PSLF forgiveness, this option let's you apply for debt relief now, even if you're enrolled in SAVE.
Student Loan Provider Charging 16% Interest Sparks Shock: 'Genuinely Evil'
A TikTok user, whose video on the issue went viral, was shocked when she calculated her debt, which came to $95,487.73.
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