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Key PointsA coalition of Republican-led states has asked a federal court to pause its recent dismissal of the lawsuit challenging…

In traditional frameworks, missed payments boil down to one of two assumptions: either the borrower couldn’t pay, or they chose…

As federal student loan borrowers weigh their repayment options in 2026, confusion around the SAVE income-driven repayment plan has grown.…

This article was originally published on November 18, 2024, and was updated as of October 20, 2025 to reflect timely credit…

Key PointsMany borrowers are navigating whether to leave the SAVE plan, or whether they should remain in forbearance. Public Service Loan…

Key PointsThe Department of Education has resumed involuntary collections on defaulted federal student loans after a five-year pause.Approximately 195,000 borrowers…