For student loan borrowers, the past few years have felt like whiplash. From the fallout of the Biden-era SAVE plan to policies in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal financial aid system is getting an overhaul this year. On today’s show, founder and president of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors Betsy Mayotte joins Kimberly to break down what borrowers need to know about the major changes coming to federal student loans in 2026.
Here’s everything we talked about today:
"Student Loans: How the Trump Administration Is Squeezing Borrowers" from Bloomberg
"SAVE Litigation Updates and FAQ" from The Institute of Student Loan Advisors
"Trump administration delays plan to withhold wages for student loan borrowers in default" from CNBC
"How Trump’s student loan borrowing caps could end up hurting law, pharmacy and medical students" from Marketplace
"These 8 Sweeping Student Loan Forgiveness Changes Happen In 2026" from Forbes
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