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EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 25 MIN

Student Loans - The Administration Has an ED Problem

from Thinking Ahead: Paying for College and Staying Out of Debt · host Rinaldo

Send us Fan MailEDIT: I accidentally uploaded the wrong audio the first time, so if you notice that it's a repeat episode please let me know and I'll reach out to the platform so that all files are updated. April 16, 2026: One of the most frustrating and anxiety riddled facts about student loans is the repayment terms. And now the game has changed… again. Today, I take another check-up on the student loan terms and updates from the US Department of Education. With SAVE officially out of the picture, and a July 1 deadline looming, decisions must be made by borrowers. Court rulings and beautiful bills aside, you’ll want to listen whether you’re in repayment, or planning to take out a student loan. Sources:https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/idr-court-actionshttps://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF13075https://www.nerdwallet.com/student-loans/learn/what-is-the-new-repayment-assistance-plan-rap-for-student-loanshttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/10/save-plan-for-student-loan-borrowers-is-over-federal-appeals-court-.htmlhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2026/02/27/student-loans-in-save-plan-thrust-into-new-uncertainty-after-major-court-ruling/AFT v Dept of Ed: https://clearinghouse.net/case/46244/https://www.studentloanplanner.com/repayment-assistance-plan-rap-calculator/https://thecollegeinvestor.com/58820/repayment-assistance-plan-rap-student-loan-calculator/ Questions or Comments? [email protected] #StudentLoans  #LoanRepayment

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