"The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes the largest overhaul to the federal student aid system in decades, limiting loan repayment and debt forgiveness options for borrowers."
"Existing Parent PLUS borrowers must go through a procedure called loan consolidation and make their first payment on the new loan by July 1 to maintain access to IDR and PSLF."
"Advocates have repeatedly warned that the department's proposal puts Parent PLUS borrowers in a bind, giving them only nine months to navigate the changes."
"The regulations aren't yet finalized, meaning loan servicers, aid offices, and borrowers are making plans based on the proposal, not confirmed regulations."
A new federal law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, limits repayment options for Parent PLUS borrowers. Existing borrowers can still access income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness, but must consolidate loans and make a payment by July 1. The Education Department recommends applying for consolidation by April 1. Advocates warn that the short timeline and pending regulations create uncertainty for borrowers, as they must navigate eligibility and application processes quickly.
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