Student Loans
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Federal Student Loan Overhaul Faces Judicial Scrutiny Following July 1 Policy Shifts
New federal student loan rules face legal hurdles as courts challenge debt repayment changes and professional degree eligibility criteria.
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UK Graduates Face Growing Debt Crisis as Student Loan Balances Surge
UK graduates report soaring student loan balances despite years of repayments, prompting calls for urgent policy reform and higher repayment thresholds.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Limits on Student Loan Forgiveness
A federal judge struck down new rules that would have disqualified public service workers from loan forgiveness based on their employer’s political activities.
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Federal Student Loan Overhaul: What Borrowers Must Know by July 1
Major federal student loan changes take effect July 1, 2026, including the end of the SAVE plan and the introduction of new repayment options and borrowing caps.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Rule on Graduate Loan Caps
A federal judge blocked new student loan definitions, as millions of borrowers face a transition to new repayment plans starting this July.
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Fed rate hike concerns loom as mortgage market faces July uncertainty
As inflation surges past 4%, the Federal Reserve signals potential rate hikes, leaving homebuyers and borrowers navigating a volatile financial landscape in July.
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Millions Face Loan Repayment Shift After SAVE Plan Termination
Over 7 million borrowers must transition to new repayment plans following the permanent end of the SAVE program, with a new 6% interest cap policy emerging.
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Martin Lewis Challenges Kemi Badenoch on Student Loan Freeze
Financial expert Martin Lewis challenged Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch on live TV. He argued the government’s student loan freeze is a ‘breach of contract’ that unfairly impacts graduates.
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Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness Looms After Missed Sweet v. Cardona Deadline
The U.S. Department of Education missed a critical January 28, 2026, deadline to process Borrower Defense applications under the Sweet v. Cardona settlement, potentially triggering automatic loan forgiveness for hundreds of thousands of student borrowers. The department’s repeated requests for…
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UK Graduates Grapple with Rising Student Loan Debt, New US Policies Emerge for 2026
New policies for 2026 highlight a global divergence in student loan management, with UK graduates facing escalating debt despite repayments due to high interest and frozen thresholds, while the US introduces new income-driven plans and potential forgiveness changes.
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Islamic Scholars Re-evaluate Mortgage, Student Loan Interest
Prominent Islamic scholars are re-evaluating the concept of *riba* (interest) in modern finance, asserting that conventional mortgages and student loans do not fall under the Quranic prohibition of exploitative debt increases.
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Trump Administration Delays Student Loan Wage Garnishment Amidst Reform Efforts
The Trump administration’s Education Department has paused wage garnishments and involuntary collections for defaulted student loan borrowers, citing ongoing reforms to the ‘broken’ loan system and the implementation of new repayment plans. The move has drawn both praise from advocacy…
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Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume in January 2026: What Borrowers Need to Know
Starting January 2026, the U.S. Education Department will resume wage garnishment for millions of student loan borrowers in default, seizing up to 15% of paychecks. Learn about the process, borrower rights, and steps to avoid garnishment.
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Millions Face Student Loan Changes as SAVE Plan Ends: What Borrowers Need to Know Now
With the SAVE student loan repayment plan officially ending after legal battles, millions of borrowers must choose new repayment options. The Department of Education will guide affected individuals, but uncertainty remains, especially for those pursuing advanced degrees like nursing.
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Student Loans in 2025: Lower Private Rates and New Forgiveness Initiatives Shape Borrowing Choices
Private student loan rates have fallen, offering borrowers more affordable options, while new forgiveness programs, like North Carolina’s initiative for mental health professionals in rural areas, are reshaping how graduates manage their debt.