RachaelThis week, thousands of federal student loan borrowers logged into their accounts and were met with a terrifying message: a bright red warning claiming their loans were in default.
RachaelAs 2025 winds down, federal student loan borrowers are once again facing a wave of major policy shifts. In just the past few weeks, the Department of Education has rolled out updates that will reshape repayment, forgiveness, and even default consequences going into 2026.
RachaelThe student loan system has been unpredictable for years blocked programs, court rulings, shifting repayment rules, disappearing plans, and brand‑new legislation shaping what borrowers can expect next.