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The student loan tax bomb is back for 2026. Forgiveness was federally tax-free from 2021 through 2025; now IDR-based forgiveness can be taxed again. PSLF, death, and disability discharges remain tax-free. Free calculator to estimate your liability: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/61018/student-loan-tax-bomb-calculator-and-estimator/ #StudentLoans #PersonalFinance

Student Loan Tax Bomb Calculator And Estimator

The student loan tax bomb calculator can help you estimate your future tax liability based on the amount of student loan debt forgiven.

The College Investor

The College Investor 23h ago

As federal Grad PLUS loans end July 1, Connecticut (CHESLA) and Minnesota (SELF) have launched state-backed graduate loan programs, joining Rhode Island's long-running RISLA. These nonprofit lenders typically offer lower rates and fewer fees than for-profit private loans. #StudentLoans #HigherEd https://thecollegeinvestor.com/82607/state-nonprofit-lenders-step-in-as-grad-plus-loans-disappear-july-1/

Two States Launch Graduate Loan Programs To Replace Federal Grad PLUS

As federal Grad PLUS loans end July 1, state nonprofit lenders like CHESLA, RISLA and Minnesota's SELF program are rolling out graduate school loans.

The College Investor

k4invest 1d ago

Student-loan borrowers can act now to become eligible for a new repayment benefit Enroll in autopay by July 1 to slash your federal student‑loan interest rate by 1%—cut payment...

https://k4invest.com/articulos/student-loan-borrowers-can-act-now-to-become-eligible-for-a-new-repayment-benefit/
Original source: Business Insider https://www.businessinsider.com/student-loan-borrowers-interest-rate-reduction-repayment-benefit-trumo-overhaul-2026-6#article

#Technology #StudentLoans #AutopayIncentive

Student-loan borrowers can act now to become eligible for a new repayment benefit

Enroll in autopay by July 1 to slash your federal student‑loan interest rate by 1%—cut payments, save hundreds, and boost repayment success.

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The College Investor 1d ago

Federal student loan update: the autopay interest discount goes from 0.25% to 1% starting July 1, 2026, running through June 2028. Worth ~$600 on a $40K balance. Already enrolled borrowers get it automatically. #studentloans #highered https://thecollegeinvestor.com/82587/department-of-education-bumps-autopay-interest-discount-to-1-heres-who-wins/

Student Loan Autopay Discount Jumps From 0.25% to 1% on July 1: What Borrowers Should Know

The Department of Education is raising the student loan autopay interest discount from 0.25% to 1% on July 1, 2026. Here's who benefits and who doesn't.

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NYT > Business 2d ago

Rates on New Student Loans Will Rise on July 1

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/your-money/student-loans-interest-rates-changes.html

#Finance #StudentLoans #Economy

Rates on New Student Loans Will Rise on July 1

Higher interest rates take effect on July 1 for the next school year. Borrowers are already dealing with rising college costs and inflation elsewhere.

The New York Times

WYM Mod 2d ago

Annie Nova reveals big news for student loan borrowers! The Trump administration is raising the federal student loan interest rate discount for autopay to 1 percentage point, a significant increase from 0.25%. This temporary cut is effective July 1 through June 2028, with a September 30 enrollment deadline. See if this change impacts you. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/18/trump-student-loan-autopay-interest-rate-discount.html #StudentLoans #FinancialAid

NPR Topics: Education 2d ago

Student loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto pay

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/18/nx-s1-5863085/student-loan-auto-pay-discount

#Education #Finance #StudentLoans

The College Investor 3d ago

Student loan servicers have started robocalling SAVE borrowers about the July 1 repayment switch. ~7 million still need to leave SAVE. The calls are real, but treat any unexpected loan call with caution: call your servicer back directly and never pay a fee to switch plans. #StudentLoans #HigherEd
https://thecollegeinvestor.com/82526/student-loan-servicers-are-robocalling-save-borrowers-about-the-july-1-switch/