Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam Minsky is an attorney and writer focusing on student loans. The Department of Education continued its suspension of student ...

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon prepares to do a live TV interview with Fox News outside of the White House on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Department of ...

The Government Electronics and Information Association (GEIA) has released the first in a series of handbooks to help program managers navigate the Integrated Baseline Review (IBR) process when ...

・Borrowers with federal loans issued after July 1, 2026, will choose between the new Standard Plan or a new income-based option called the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP). ・Existing borrowers must ...

There are an estimated 2 million borrowers who are currently enrolled in IBR. Many of them are approaching forgiveness but face delays and may still be required to make monthly payments even if they ...