On July 1, 2026, the interest rate reduction for borrowers enrolled in auto pay went from 0.25% to 1%. This reduction is a temporary benefit available through June 30, 2028. Learn more and enroll by 11:59 p.m. ET on Dec. 31, 2026.
On March 10, 2026, a court order ended the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. The U.S. Department of Education will contact impacted borrowers, who can explore and apply for other repayment plans. For more information, visit https://StudentAid.gov/courtactions.
On Oct. 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education published final Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program regulations that will be effective on July 1, 2026. We'll provide updates when the regulations are implemented. For now, there are no impacts to borrowers, payment counts, or discharges. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information about PSLF and current program requirements. For more information about employer eligibility, visit StudentAid.gov/pslf/employer-search. To apply for PSLF, use the PSLF Help Tool at StudentAid.gov/pslf.