US student debt repayment system is being overhauled – here’s what to know

Borrowers face stricter payment timelines after Biden-era Save repayment plan was ended by Donald Trump

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Democratic-led states sue to block student loan caps by Trump administration

White House says caps will lower tuition costs, but critics say they will exacerbate the country’s nursing shortage

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US university’s commencement speaker reveals he will pay off students’ final-year loans

Anil Kochhar hopes textile graduates of North Carolina State can leave with ‘greater freedom to pursue goals’

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‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/mar/21/student-loans-save-plan-frustration #UsStudentDebt #UsNews #UsStudentFinance #UsPersonalFinance #Money
‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans

Court’s decision to eliminate Save plan and internal shuffling on who handles what when it comes to student loans presents new challenges for borrowers

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‘Not a gift-giving year’: student loan debt upends US borrowers’ holiday spending

After Trump ended key repayment plan, 40% of borrowers say their student loans make it harder to cover essentials

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Trump officials reportedly consider selling student loan debt to private investors

Experts say the move could eliminate the federal government’s power to cancel educational loans

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This Mother’s Day, let’s talk about why birth rates are really declining

It’s one thing to incentivize giving birth. Americans deserve leaders who will fight for those kids after they’re born

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New York watchdog warns Trump cuts will usher in ‘open season’ for scammers

City comptroller Brad Lander, also a mayoral candidate, calls for state and local action to take up oversight work of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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New York watchdog warns Trump cuts will usher in ‘open season’ for scammers

City comptroller Brad Lander, also a mayoral candidate, calls for state and local action to take up oversight work of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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US student loan collections resume: here’s what you need to know

Federal government restarted collecting on defaulted loans, ending a five-year pause that began during Covid

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