Major Federal Student Loan Reforms Take Effect July 1: Repayment Plans, Forgiveness, and Aid Disbursement Changes
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Adam S. Minsky
A baker's-dozen of insight crammed into one ring.
Summary
The federal student loan system is undergoing major reforms effective July 1, including changes to repayment plans, student loan forgiveness programs, and federal aid disbursement restrictions. These reforms stem from legislative actions including the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act enacted by Republican lawmakers. The changes will impact active federal student loan borrowers as well as current and prospective college and graduate students applying for federal student aid.
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July 1 is the implementation date for massive reforms to repayment plans, student loan forgiveness, and federal aid disbursement restrictions.
Many active federal student loans will be impacted, as well as current and prospective college and graduate students applying for loans and other forms of federal student aid.
The changes are the culmination of legislative and regulatory reforms, including the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that Republican lawmakers in Congress enacted.
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