News & Events

September 2nd^th, 2022

Time - 11:00 AM CST
Length - 1 hour

During this session, we will cover updates to Federal student loan policies:

Repayment Resumption
Loan Forgiveness
Servicer Changes
IDR Payment Count Revisions

Student Aid Overhaul: The Senate’s Proposed Changes to House Bill

Jun 11, 2025

Just as the House passed its sweeping reconciliation bill, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP) has released its own "historic legislation" to reform student aid and higher education. While both chambers address student debt and...

Federal Student Loans Could Change Under Budget Reconciliation Bill

May 16, 2025

The House Education and Workforce Committee's "Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Plan" would drastically change federal student loans and financial aid. This is a Congressional Republican initiative through a budget reconciliation bill in the House. Senate changes...

New Data: Federal Student Loan Delinquency at Record High Levels

May 2, 2025

New data released by Federal Student Aid paints a stark picture of the post-pandemic student loan repayment landscape. The numbers reveal a 6.5-fold increase in borrowers 91-180 days delinquent compared to the pre-COVID payment pause. As of FYQ2 of 2025, a staggering...

Student Loan Delinquency 3x Higher Than Pre-Pandemic

Jan 17, 2025

The return to student loan payments has been rocky, with millions of borrowers now delinquent. Approximately three million student loan borrowers are over three months behind on their payments. According to the National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), the federally...

Student Loan Default and Delinquency Consequences Return

Jan 3, 2025

Federal student loan payments officially resumed over a year ago, ending over three years of paused payments to provide borrowers relief during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning this month, the full consequences for late payments will take effect,...

College Closures: Why So Many Nonprofits Closed in 2024

Dec 20, 2024

Over 70 colleges closed in the U.S. since 2020. In 2024 alone, nearly 20 nonprofit colleges and universities closed -- a stark reminder of higher education's challenges. Was there any way these institutions could have overcome those challenges? Let's analyze the top...

Student Loan Repayment Updates for End of Year

Dec 13, 2024

Borrowers should expect updates to student loan repayment plans and forgiveness policies when the Trump administration takes over next year. This year has seen much back-and-forth regarding student loan relief efforts, leaving borrowers confused about their options....

College Enrollment Drops 5% Among 18-year-old Freshman

Dec 6, 2024

Higher education has taken another shift this year, with a significant 5% decrease in the enrollment of 18-year-old college freshmen. This downturn was a surprising contrast to last year's growth and has raised concerns among college leadership and policymakers....

Two Income-Driven Repayment Options are Returning

Nov 18, 2024

Income-driven repayment (IDR) plans provide federal student loan borrowers with a sustainable way to lower their monthly payments. Among IDR plans, Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR) became popular options to help borrowers reach forgiveness....

Student Loan Policy Changes Expected Under the New Republican Administration

Nov 8, 2024

The 2024 election has handed control of the White House and Senate to the Republican Party, with a potential GOP majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The incoming administration is expected to introduce federal student loan policy changes to undo forgiveness...