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The REDI Act: Interest-Free Student Loan Deferment for Medical and Dental Residents

Original title: REDI Act

March 11, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.Mar 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this bill would eliminate interest accumulation on federal student loans for medical and dental residents during their internship or residency, potentially reducing the total debt burden for these professionals.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Medical and dental residents

These individuals would be eligible to pause loan payments and stop interest accrual during their training.

Federal student loan borrowers

The bill creates a new category of eligibility for deferment that currently does not exist for this specific group.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The REDI Act (S. 942) proposes allowing medical and dental residents to pause payments on their federal student loans without interest accruing during their training programs. This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide this specific status.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The bill is formally titled the 'Resident Education Deferred Interest Act' or the 'REDI Act'.
It amends Section 455(f) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program become eligible for a specific deferment status.
During this deferment, borrowers are not required to pay principal installments.
During this deferment, interest will not accrue on the borrower's federal student loans.
The bill was introduced in the Senate on March 11, 2025.
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill apply to all student loans?

The bill specifically applies to loans made under Part D of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (federal student loans).

Will I have to pay interest while in my residency if this passes?

No, the bill explicitly states that interest shall not on the loan during the period of for medical or dental residents.

Is this law currently in effect?

No, this is a bill that has been introduced in the Senate and must be passed by both chambers of Congress and signed by the President to become law.

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Expansion of Deferment Eligibility

The bill creates a specific carve-out for medical and dental residents within the existing Higher Education Act framework, moving away from general deferment categories.

Higher Education Act of 1965

Connected Entities

personMs. Rosen“U.S. Senator who introduced the bill.”Map →

personMr. Boozman“U.S. Senator who co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions“The Senate committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

otherHigher Education Act of 1965“The existing federal law being amended by this bill.”Map →

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