NewsNBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) – PoliticsJune 28, 2026United States
Major Changes to Federal Student Loan Programs Begin This Week
The Trump administration is launching a significant overhaul of federal student loan programs this week, replacing multiple existing repayment plans with two new options and imposing new lifetime borrowing limits. The changes include the end of the Biden-era SAVE repayment program, the transfer of student aid administration to the Treasury Department, and new interest rate structures.
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Millions of federal student loan borrowers will face new repayment requirements, potential monthly payment increases, and stricter caps on how much they can borrow for graduate and professional education.
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organizationNational Consumer Law Center“Raised concerns about the affordability of the new repayment plans.”organizationTreasury Department“Will take over the federal student aid program to improve debt collection.”organizationEducation Department“Currently managing student aid, which is being transferred to the Treasury.”organizationProtect Borrowers“Provided analysis on the impact of the new repayment plans.”personAissa Canchola Bañez“Criticized the new $10 minimum monthly payment for low-income earners.”personLinda McMahon“Stated the administration is confident the new programs will fix past mismanagem”personNicholas Kent“Defended borrowing limits as a way to prevent excessive debt.”personKyra Taylor“Warned that the new plans may not provide an adequate safety net for families.”personBecca Craig“Reported an uptick in borrowers seeking help before the changes take effect.”personLori Correa“A borrower who estimates her monthly payments will rise from $150 to $713.”personDonald Trump“Signed the policy package and initiated the student loan overhaul.”