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The Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education
The Explainer The president aims to fulfill his promise to get rid of the agency
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How to put student loan payments on pause
The Explainer If you are starting to worry about missing payments, deferment and forbearance can help
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How will the new Repayment Assistance Plan for student loans work?
the explainer The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) will replace existing income-driven repayment plans
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How can you borrow less for grad school?
the explainer Borrowers will soon face stricter limits on federal student loans. But there are other ways help cover the cost of grad school.
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What to expect for student loan repayment under Trump's budget bill
The Explainer Millions of borrowers may soon be forced to alter their plans
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How will Trump's spending bill impact student loans?
the explainer Here's what the Republicans' domestic policy bill means for current and former students
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What are Pell Grants and who do they benefit?
The Explainer These are grants, not loans — meaning students do not have to repay the funds, but they must first meet certain conditions
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How do your student loans affect your credit score?
The Explainer People's scores are dropping as student loan payments resume
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What to know as student loan collections resume
the explainer The restart comes as part of the Trump administration's reversal of Biden-era policies
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What to know before cosigning a loan
the explainer Consider the long-lasting implications before helping out a loved one
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Income-driven repayment for student loans: how it works and alternatives
The explainer IDR can make a big difference in the affordability of federal student loan payments
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Why are student loan borrowers falling behind on payments?
Today's Big Question Delinquencies surge as the Trump administration upends the program
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How to pay off student loans
The explainer Don't just settle for the default repayment plan
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Do student loans affect a credit score?
the explainer Repaying loans on time will strengthen your credit — but paying late will hurt it
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