Parents with student debt may be excluded from affordable repayment plans and loan forgiveness in the coming months if they don't take certain steps soon.

But new federal rules usher in two major changes to Parent PLUS loans. First, parent borrowing will now be capped at $20,000 per year and $65,000 total for each student. Second, parents will no longer ...

Thanks to President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, those with existing Parent PLUS loans who don't consolidate before ...

The government is closing a loophole in the Parent PLUS federal loan program, where borrowers will no longer qualify for ...

A new report said Marquette leverages aid to lure affluent students at the expense of lower-income students. Marquette said ...

A popular path for parents to get income-driven repayment plans is being eliminated, but there's still time to qualify.

Major changes to the Parent Plus program are coming - but borrowers can take action to keep some options intact The Republican tax and spending bill made major changes to the Parent Plus program, the ...

The Department of Education released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Jan. 29, announcing its intention to restructure the student loan system in an attempt to lower the cost of higher education.

・Parent PLUS borrowing will be capped beginning July 1, 2026: up to $20,000 per student per year and $65,000 lifetime per child. ・New Parent PLUS loans after July 1, 2026 lose key repayment ...

If you or your child are planning to borrow to help pay for college this fall, get ready for your student loan options to look a lot different. President Donald Trump's signature One Big Beautiful ...

New rules under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will limit federal student loan options starting July 2026, potentially pushing borrowers toward private loans.

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