Student Loans

September 19, 2026 Ron Lieber and Tara Siegel Bernard

A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire

One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.

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August 28, 2026 Ann Carrns

FAFSA Form for College Aid Will Be Less Stressful This Year, Officials Say

The college financial aid form has long been a stressor for high school seniors and their parents. Fixes have made it simpler and faster to complete, officials say.

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August 19, 2026 Tara Siegel Bernard

Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans

In an unusual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term.

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August 18, 2026 Alex Travelli and Showkat Nanda

India’s College Boom Is Leaving Graduates in Debt and Without Jobs

Families are betting their savings on private universities as a path to a better life. A shortage of well-paying work is turning that wager into frustration.

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August 3, 2026 Stacy Cowley

Education Dept. to Wipe Out Student Loans of 170,000 More Defrauded Borrowers

The sprawling case, centered on students defrauded by for-profit schools, has now become the largest class-action settlement in American history.