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Senate bill makes RAP plan PSLF-eligible and removes PSLF access for future Parent PLUS loans. Existing payments will still count. The post PSLF Chan…
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The Senate bill ends Grad PLUS and caps Parent PLUS loans starting in 2026. New loan limits may push families toward private lenders. The post Congre…
Senate bill caps student loans, ends Grad PLUS, and replaces IDR plans with RAP for new borrowers, while existing borrowers must switch plans by 2028…
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The Senate Parliamentarian ruled that student loan plan changes can’t impact current borrowers. But future changes could still pass. The post Senate …
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