Trump, student loan and Department of Education

What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?
The Trump administration is gearing up for large changes to the Department of Education, which oversees a $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loans.
Can Trump Rescind Student Loan Forgiveness From Former Student Loan Borrowers?
Borrowers who have already received forgiveness may be on edge asking if the Trump administration will claw back forgiven student loans and force borrowers to repay debt.
Trump wants to abolish the Department of Education: What that could mean for student loan borrowers
President Donald Trump has reportedly set his sights on eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, a long-time Republican goal and promise from his campaign. The proposed plan, though, gives rise to a host of unanswered questions—not least of which is what happens to the 42-plus million Americans with federal student loan debt.
2 Democratic senators lay out 3 things on the line for student-loan borrowers ahead of Trump's Education Department pick facing Congress
Trump's education secretary pick, Linda McMahon, has an upcoming confirmation hearing. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Andy Kim outlined what they'll ask.
At Least 10 Student Loan And Federal Aid Programs Run By The Department Of Education May Be Cut
Republicans are looking to cut or eliminate nearly a dozen student loan and federal aid programs administered by the Department of Education. Here are the details.
No, You Won't Have to Repay Your Forgiven Student Loans -- Unless You Fall Into This Category
If you've already received forgiveness, you're likely in the clear. But current borrowers may be running out of time.
Experts say Trump admin’s attacks on the Department of Education won’t result in loan forgiveness
Rumors about student loan payments are circulating online as the Trump administration targets the Department of Education (DOE).
What student loan borrowers can do with Education Department under threat
These developments may sound the alarm for student loan borrowers. But for now, there’s no need to make dramatic changes to your student loans. “We have to engage in the process that currently
Can You Get Student Loan Forgiveness For Department Of Education Disruptions?
The U.S. Department of Education is experiencing major turmoil as the Trump administration takes steps to undermine and eliminate it.
Advice for student loan borrowers amid uncertainty surrounding U.S. Department of Education
President Trump is seeking to dismantle the Department of Education with the help of billionaire Elon Musk, potentially causing major disruptions for Americans paying student loans. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down what to know.
Private Student Loan Rates: February 11, 2025—Loan Rates Start To Increase
The average interest rate on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans inched up last week. For many borrowers, that means ...
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
The average borrower's monthly bill could swell to $288 from $95, according to an early estimate by the Institute for College ...
Millions of student-loan borrowers are at the center of the latest probes into Elon Musk's DOGE
A lawsuit filed against the Education Department accused it of giving DOGE access to student-loan borrowers' personal ...
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With Education Department Under Threat, What Student Loan Borrowers Can Do
These developments may sound the alarm for student loan borrowers. But for now, there’s no need to make dramatic changes to your student loans. “We have to engage in the process that currently ...
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The End of SAVE: Expect This Student Loan Plan to Disappear in 2025
If you're enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan, experts say to prepare for changes.
What is a 401(k) student loan match? How it works and what are the benefits
If you're juggling student loan payments and struggling to save for retirement, there's some good news. Thanks to a new ...
Musk Team’s Access to Student Loan Systems Raises Alarms
Lawmakers are raising concerns about DOGE’s access to internal systems containing personal information on tens of millions of ...
Education Department agrees to block DOGE from accessing student data
The Trump administration will temporarily stop its DOGE staff from accessing sensitive student data such as Social Security ...