The Latest Breaking News from SAVE

Over 7M Student Loan Borrowers Remain in Defunct SAVE Plan—Average Debt Up $2.5K Since August 2025

Over seven million student loan borrowers remain in the defunct SAVE plan despite a permanent court injunction. Experts warn that interest accrual since August 2025 has already added an average of $2,500 to individual balances. Borrowers are urged to switch to Income-Based Repayment (IBR) immediately to avoid further debt spikes.

International Business Times UK · Mar 25

‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans

Court’s decision to eliminate Save plan and internal shuffling on who handles what when it comes to student loans presents new challenges for borrowers

The Guardian - US · Mar 21

Trump is all in on the SAVE America Act

Republicans are pushing to get historically restrictive voter ID bill to the president’s desk

Salon · Mar 18

Everything to know about federal student loan repayment changes

Millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year

The Independent UK · Feb 9

The Income-Driven Repayment Plans That End July 1, 2028 Under New Law

It’s a beautiful morning in July of 2028. You wake up, stretch, and—before your coffee steams—realize one of the biggest changes in federal student loan history just kicked in. If you’ve been coasting along in one of the popular income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, your comfy payment regime is officially retired.

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 6

Student Loan Interest Resumed August 2025 — Costing SAVE Borrowers $300/Month

Imagine waking up to find that the student debt monster you thought was sleeping has started to stretch, yawn, and gobble up your financial future one dollar at a time.

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 4

7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Must Switch Plans as SAVE Program Ends

So, you’ve been cruising through your student loan repayment journey on the SAVE plan — the cushy, income-driven setup that kept your payments low and forgiveness goals in sight. Then reality hits. That safety net is being pulled away, and up to 7 million borrowers are suddenly on the clock…

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 3

The SAVE Plan Settlement: Why Pending Applications Were Just Denied

If you applied for the federal SAVE Plan and feel like you’ve been stuck in limbo, you’re not imagining it. Millions of borrowers are navigating a repayment system that’s been challenged in court and reinterpreted more times than anyone can count.

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 2

What Changes to Student Loan Policy Mean for Borrowers Over 40

Learn how new student loan policy changes could impact borrowers over 40 and what steps you can take now to stay ahead.

GOBankingRates · Jan 31

Alarm as Trump DoJ pushes for voter information on millions of Americans

Officials ask at least 43 states for sensitive details as critics fear effort to sow doubt about midterm election results

The Guardian - US · Jan 15