Major changes to the rules governing federal student loans went into effect this month and are rippling across the system. Here's a breakdown of the biggest updates.

Some forms of student loan forgiveness are taxable. If you aren't prepared, the taxes on student loan forgiveness can be significant.

Payment shock from the end of pandemic loan protections, plan adjustments and higher living costs could push millions of federal student loan borrowers into default. Federal student loan default, typically after 270 days of missed payments, can trigger ...

Employees of nonprofit organizations that work with undocumented immigrants, provide gender transition care for minors or engage in public protests will have a hard time getting their federal student loans forgiven under regulations advanced Thursday by ...

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Student loan rules are set to change in 2026. Here's what borrowers need to know about repayment, forgiveness, and federal policy changes.

Yes, you can shift your federal parent loan into your student's name. But you'll have to refinance with a private lender.