Important Announcements

Starting on July 1, 2026, the interest rate reduction for borrowers enrolled in auto pay will go from 0.25% to 1%. This reduction is available to borrowers with Direct Loans disbursed on or after July 1st, 2012. Visit StudentAid.gov to learn more and enroll by 11:59 p.m. ET on Sept. 30, 2026, to receive the temporary benefit through June 30, 2028.


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 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.

Important Update

Repayment Plan Changes Starting July 1, 2026: Apply Today!

The newest repayment plans—the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) and Tiered Standard Plan—are available effective July 1, 2026. Visit StudentAid.gov/bigupdates to learn more about these new repayment plans and other changes to the federal student aid programs.

Recently received an email from Federal Student Aid about the new RAP and Tiered Standard repayment plans and want to apply? Visit Studentaid.gov/repayment-calculator.

If you've recently submitted an IDR application on Studentaid.gov, you will be notified once your application is processed.


SAVE Plan is Ending

Borrowers who enrolled in or applied for the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan and have loans in forbearance must select a new repayment plan after receiving a notice from MOHELA. No need to call! For a quick and easy path to change plans or explore your options, log in to your Studentaid.gov account, and use the Repayment Calculator. For more information, visit our FAQ page.

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