Student loan wage garnishment and tax refund offsets stay paused as of Oct. 22, 2026, but Treasury reportedly plans private collectors and a 2027 restart.
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The PSLF buyback backlog sits near 82,000 requests as of October 2026. See how buyback works, who qualifies, SAVE forbearance rules and how long it takes.
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A SAVE plan final notice gives borrowers 30 days after the 90-day window to pick a plan, or face the Standard or Tiered Standard plan. Here's what to know.
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MSN student loans can reach $50,000 a year under interim federal guidance, but schools may hold them at $20,500. What to check before spring 2027 terms begin.
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Nursing PhD student loans stay capped at $20,500 a year after the PhD was left off the interim professional list. The lawsuits, bills and enrollment slide.
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Tracking the nursing professional degree lawsuits: what the June stay did, which MSN and DNP codes qualify for now, and briefing dates from Nov. 6 to Dec. 4.
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The 2027-28 FAFSA opened Sept. 23, 2026, the earliest launch ever. See the federal and state deadlines, the tax year it uses and the new features for filers.
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Grad PLUS loans ended for new borrowers on July 1, 2026. Graduate students can borrow $20,500 a year ($100,000 total); professional students $50,000 ($200,000).
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The Education Department extended the 1% student loan autopay discount deadline to Dec. 31, 2026. Enroll by then to keep the lower rate through June 30, 2028.
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