1+ hour, 23+ min ago  (384+ words) (The Center Square) " The U. S. Department of Education is reducing student loan interest rates for borrowers, but critics argue the move could cost taxpayers billions of dollars. The Education Department announced this week that federal student loan borrowers enrolled in automatic…...

6+ hour, 40+ min ago  (363+ words) By ALIA WONG and COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writers With growing numbers of borrowers in default, the Trump administration pitched the temporary, 1% reduction in student loan interest rates as a salve for those struggling with repayment. Education Undersecretary Nicholas Kent…...

10+ hour, 51+ min ago  (832+ words) The Trump administration has announced a new policy offering federal student loan borrowers a temporary 1% interest rate reduction for enrolling in automatic payment programs, commonly known as autopay. The initiative will remain available through June 2028, according to officials familiar with…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago  (370+ words) (CBS NEWS) " CBS News reports that the Education Department on Thursday said'it is temporarily cutting interest rates for some federal student loan borrowers, a move aimed at easing repayment costs as delinquencies climb to their highest level in six years....

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (168+ words) Two Arkansas students have been selected to receive scholarships from the" Arkansas Trucking Association." Nash Ashley of Monticello and Conley Reeves of Judsonia"have each been awarded a $7, 500 scholarship from the Carl Tapp Memorial Scholarship Fund to support" their education…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago  (284+ words) The Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of federal student loan repayment programs takes effect on July 1, replacing the Biden-era SAVE plan with two new income-driven repayment options and significantly tightening the pathways to loan forgiveness for most borrowers. Public Service Loan…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (726+ words) On July 1, major changes to student loans take effect. A popular (and very advantageous) repayment plan is ending, two new plans are being launched, and new loan limits are being introduced for many borrowers, writes NPR. You are connected to…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago  (628+ words) By Lea Abito | Staff Writer After four years of dreaded 8 a. m. classes and stressful all-nighters, you walk across the stage expecting the doors to your future to fully open. Instead, you get handed a piece of paper. And in four more…...

3+ hour, 55+ min ago  (362+ words) By Nicole Weatherholtz "|" Friday, 19 June 2026 04: 28 PM EDT The Department of Education unveiled a temporary interest-rate reduction for certain federal student loan borrowers as the Trump administration seeks to improve repayment rates and address a growing wave of loan delinquencies. Under…...

8+ hour, 20+ min ago  (363+ words) By ALIA WONG and COLLIN BINKLEY, AP Education Writers With growing numbers of borrowers in default, the Trump administration pitched the temporary, 1% reduction in student loan interest rates as a salve for those struggling with repayment. Education Undersecretary Nicholas Kent…...