Interest on the SAVE plan resumes August 2025. While payments under SAVE may still be paused, your balance will grow—and with the “Big Beautiful Bill” now passed, SAVE is being eliminated. You’ll likely need to switch plans soon. Collections have also resumed on defaulted loans. Register for a webinar to learn more.

Podcast: What is Happening with the Student Loan System?

Resident experts Carolina Rodriguez and Nancy Nierman, the Director and Assistant Director of EDCAP, break down the latest developments affecting borrowers. From updates on FAFSA and student debt forgiveness “plan B” to forecasting potential changes to the student loan system, we cover a lot of ground in our first episode. 

Topics Discussed:

  • 51:48 – Tax Filing
  • 00:55 – Latest on FAFSA
  • 06:44 – Student Loan Forgiveness Plan B
  • 11:32 – IDR Account Adjustment (One-Time Payment Count Adjustment)
  • 23:03 – Political & Legal Challenges
  • 37:27 – Loan Servicers Update

You can listen to Decoding Student Loans wherever you get your podcasts.

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