Borrowers Can Now Apply For The New RAP Repayment Plan Online At StudentAid.gov
Borrowers can now apply for the new RAP student loan repayment plan online at StudentAid.gov, though the site is loading slowly during the rollout.
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New Federal Loan Limits Could Nearly Double Private Student Loan Volume in 2026
Federal student loan limits are changing July 1 — and private loan borrowing could jump 85%. Here’s who’s affected.
Florida Could Bar Undocumented Students From Public Universities Starting in 2027
Florida is advancing rules to bar undocumented students from its public universities and colleges, a change that could cost colleges $15M a year.
Your CFP Is Probably Using AI — Here’s What You Should Expect
FPSB’s new AI guidance for CFP professionals sets expectations for consumers on advisor AI use, disclosures, and data privacy. Here’s what to ask your planner.
CFPB Now Requires ID Verification to File a Complaint
CFPB now requires email and phone verification to file complaints, steering credit disputes to Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion first. Advocates object.
StudentAid.gov Goes Dark This Weekend—Days Before New Repayment Plans Launch
StudentAid.gov will be offline June 27–28 for maintenance, blocking FAFSA and IDR access days before new RAP repayment plans launch July 1.
Parents and College Loans in 2026: Cosigner Release and Parent PLUS Rate Changes
Parent PLUS loan rates are rising and benefits are shrinking, leading more parent borrowers to consider cosigned private college loans.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s “Professional Degree” Rule Days Before Loan Caps Hit
Judge Beryl Howell blocked the Education Department’s narrow “professional degree” rule, but the new $100K/$200K federal loan caps still start July 1.
Borrowers Sue to Stop SAVE Plan’s July Shutdown as Forced Plan Switches Loom
Four borrowers seek to block the SAVE plan shutdown and force loan forgiveness, but past borrower lawsuits over SAVE and REPAYE haven’t reversed the wind-down.
Tax Deductions For 529 Plan Contributions By State
Find out what a 529 plan is and also the tax benefits for your state. Also learn some more details regarding a 529 plan right here!
Bipartisan Push Would Cap Federal Student Loan Interest at 2%
A bipartisan discharge petition aims to force a House vote on capping federal student loan interest at 2% as payments climb for millions July 1.
