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Big Beautiful Bill Student Loan Changes: What the Official Data Shows Borrowers Need to Know

Big Beautiful Bill Student Loan Changes: What the Official Data Shows Borrowers Need to Know

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21) introduces new federal borrowing caps for graduate and professional students, eliminates Grad PLUS for new borrowers, and replaces older repayment plans with the Repayment Assistance Plan. Here's what the official data shows borrowers need to know.

Kevin Brown

August 24, 2026

Is FAFSA Going Away in 2026? What the Department of Education Data Actually Shows

Is FAFSA Going Away in 2026? What the Department of Education Data Actually Shows

The 2026โ€“27 FAFSA is fully available and actively processing millions of applications. Federal Student Aid is already planning the 2027โ€“28 cycle. Here's what the official Department of Education data shows โ€” and what's actually changing in 2026.

Kevin Brown

August 24, 2026

Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans 2026: How to Choose the Right Strategy

Federal Student Loan Repayment Plans 2026: How to Choose the Right Strategy

The 2026 student loan landscape has shifted with the end of the SAVE plan and the introduction of RAP. This guide breaks down the new Tiered Standard Plan, legacy IDR phase-outs, and strategic payoff methods to help you minimize daily interest accrual and become debt-free faster.

Kevin Brown

August 14, 2026