Trump administration accused of 'improperly' seizing defaulted student loan borrowers' tax refunds — here's what it could mean for you

But in the letter, Democrats say they’ve received reports from borrowers who suddenly had their tax refunds offset. It ...

A $10K ‘tax bomb’ on student loan forgiveness starts ticking New Year's Day 2026, threatening millions of borrowers with a new debt burden

A ‘tax bomb’ is set to detonate on New Year’s Day. The blast could throw the finances of millions of student loan borrowers ...

Tax-Free Student Loan Forgiveness Expires In 2026, Who Owes More Next Year?

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will make most student loan forgiveness tax-free until 2025, then borrowers may owe thousands in taxes.
NPR

Millions of student loan borrowers are at risk of defaulting, data shows

New data shows a growing problem with federal student loans. Millions of borrowers are at risk, at serious risk, of defaulting. NPR's Cory Turner explains. CORY TURNER, BYLINE: Every three months, the ...
NBC News

Medical students fret over the new student loan cap in the 'big, beautiful bill'

A provision tucked inside a sweeping bill signed into law by President Donald Trump last week will make it harder for thousands of aspiring doctors to finance their education as the country faces a ...
Pensacola News Journal

The Department of Education is shutdown, but federal student loan payments are still due

Federal student loans will continue to accrue interest during shutdown. FAFSA opened on Sept. 24 and applications are still being processed. Pell Grants and federal student loans will continue to be ...
WTHR

Here's what to know as millions of borrowers could have wages garnished over student loan debt

NEW YORK — Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer, according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion. The company predicts that by August ...