Student Loan Complaint Backlog Grows As SAVE Borrowers Stay In Limbo
SAVE borrowers still have no repayment date, while student loan complaints pile up after staffing cuts at the Education Department.

SAVE borrowers still have no repayment date, while student loan complaints pile up after staffing cuts at the Education Department.

Over 27,000 student loan complaints remain unresolved after Education Dept. layoffs cut ombudsman staff by two-thirds.

529 plans grew nearly 8% in Q2 2025, ahead of major rule changes expanding qualified expenses.

FAFSA set to launch October 1 for 2026–27 school year, with new features including instant identity checks and simplified contributor invites.

529 savings plans now support workforce training and credentials, including HVAC, plumbing, bar exams, and more.

Parent PLUS loan debt has doubled since 2014. Learn why families are borrowing more and the new limits coming in 2026.

The latest court status report in the SAVE lawsuit offered no changes. Borrowers are still waiting for repayment updates.

Not all degrees justify the price tag. We break down the ROI of a $100,000 college investment.

Senate advances HONEST Act to ban stock trading by lawmakers, with a carveout for Trump and Vance.

A new bill could send $600 checks to Americans using tariff revenue. Find out if you qualify.

Interest resumes August 1 for nearly 7M student loan borrowers under SAVE, despite delays to change repayment plans. No payments are due yet.
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