Student loans in the US have not been frozen or wiped away. They have been redesigned. Three popular income-driven plans are being phased out, a new repayment plan is due in July 2026, and “pause” ...

・Forbearance lets you pause student loan payments temporarily but interest continues to accrue during that time. ・It should only be used for short-term hardship, since repeated or extended forbearance ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Farrington writes about higher education and student loans. Starting January 1, 2026, certain types of student loan ...

As President Donald Trump's administration redefines which degrees are considered "professional," many graduate students are left with questions and concerns about how to finance their education. Who ...