To qualify for the U.S. Department of Education's new interest rate discount on student loans, borrowers must meet several requirements. Here's what to know.

Federal student loan rates for the 2026-2027 academic year are slightly higher than the previous year ...

The interest rates on federal student loans for 2026-27 are just shy of their highest mark in more than a decade.

Trump admin offers temporary 1% student loan rate cut, but only eligible borrowers in auto pay will benefit.

Federal student loans have fixed interest rates. That means the interest rate will stay the same for the life of the loan.

The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.

College Ave reports the federal Grad PLUS loan program is eliminated for new borrowers as of July 1, 2026, requiring students ...

As of July 1, borrowers now have fewer choices for repayment plans, higher interest rates, and tighter borrowing limits.

About 70% of college students rely on loans to finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. And while federal ...

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