Nicholas A Kent
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We are excited to see millions of borrowers take advantage of this temporary benefit, which is already driving up repayment rates and improving the overall health of the federal student loan portfolio,
- Undersecretary of Education Nicholas Kent said in a statementNewsweeknewsweek.com/student/loan…
The Trump Administration is making student loan repayment easier than ever, and borrowers should not wait to take advantage of this temporary interest rate reduction to stay on track for key student loan benefits,
- said Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent in a statementNewsweeknewsweek.com/student/loans…
There are a few things that the Department of Education is really responsible for doing: One of them is getting the FAFSA form up and running,
We don't want students leaving money on the table,
- Kent told ABC NewsABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/education…
This final rule will help ensure students can access higher education without racking up excessive loan debt, offer repayment options that better serve borrowers, and force institutions to reduce costs,
- Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said in a statementNewsweeknewsweek.com/donald/trumps…
People generally believe that if you take out a loan, you are responsible for repaying it,
- Kent saidCNNcnn.com/2026/07…
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Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here's what to know
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/america…For one, the administration has extended the deadline to secure an interest rate deduction
Newsweeknewsweek.com/student/loan…Education Department extends deadline for student loan interest rate discount
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/09…Education Department rolls out FAFSA form earlier than ever before
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/education…Student Loan Update: Borrowers Face Deadline to Secure Lower Interest Rates
Newsweeknewsweek.com/student/loan…SAVE borrowers contend with skyrocketing student loan repayments
CNNcnn.com/2026/07…Subsequently, they became more likely to fall behind on their debt once payments resumed
Newsweeknewsweek.com/how/bidens…Nearly a million people have left the US SAVE student-loan program: Report
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/us…Judges strike down Trump administration student loan forgiveness overhaul
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/administr…The rule had fulfilled an executive order issued last year, and appeared to target groups supporting undocumented immigrants, diversity initiatives or gender-affirming care for children under the age of 19, among others
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/06…Save student loan plan ends, leaving millions of US borrowers 90 days to find a new one
Guardiantheguardian.com/us/news…Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news
Forbes UKforbes.com/sites/alisondurkee…Trump administration expands list of graduate degrees subject to higher borrowing limits
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/06…Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible to take out higher federal student loan amounts — at least for now — after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower limits
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/nursing…Major student loan changes take effect July 1: What to know
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/major…Borrowers face substantial changes to student loans beginning next month, including fewer repayment options under President Trump's tax-and-spending law and the final death blow for the dismantled SAVE plan
Axiosaxios.com/2026/06…Student loan borrowers can qualify for lower rates if they use autopay
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/student…The Education Department on Thursday announced a temporary cut to federal student loan interest rates, unveiling a 1‑percentage‑point reduction set to begin July 1
Newsweeknewsweek.com/federal/student…Education Department Lowers Student Loan Interest Rates for Two Years
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/06…Interest on some student loans in England will be capped at 6% in the 2026-27 academic year
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…US Supreme Court backs federal regulators in wins for FCC and SEC
Reutersreuters.com/business/media…American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers’ budgets amid the war with Iran
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…New Proposal Would Allow Administration to Block Grants if They Don’t Support Trump’s Agenda
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/06…Donald Trump’s Education Department is considering a new rule that would cut federal student loan access for certain undergraduate and graduate programs that result in low-paying jobs
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…Trump team looking to cut aid to college majors that don’t result in high paying jobs
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/world…The administration plans to do this by mandating the adoption of “intellectual diversity” policies that ensure different viewpoints are represented among faculty
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/weekl…Education Department caps graduate school loans
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/education…The Department of Education on Thursday finalized the student loan overhaul introduced in President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," also known as the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, which was signed into law in July
CNBCcnbc.com/2026/04…Student Loan Change Impacting Millions Sparks New Warning From Senators
Newsweeknewsweek.com/student/loan…Obama education chief: Democrats need to wake up
Politicopolitico.com/newsletters/weekl…Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/joe…More than 7.5 million borrowers are still in the SAVE Plan after a court officially terminated what had been called the most generous student loan repayment option available
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/education…Education Department loses biggest budget item in Trump shutdown push and more top headlines
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/us/education…Texas mom who spoke at White House 'so grateful' to Trump for advancement of school choice policies
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/texas…University systems in primarily red states are moving to ditch their current accreditors in favor of the one being promoted by DeSantis
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Education Department puts pressure on colleges ahead of upcoming student loan changes
The Hillthehill.com/homenews/education…University systems in primarily red states are moving to ditch their current accreditors in favor of the one being promoted by DeSantis
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Trump cites Minnesota fraud cases to warn against migration from ‘failed’ societies
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/politics/trump…The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance on Wednesday is looking into the alleged abuse of federal funds in Minnesota
The Hillthehill.com/video/clips…Trump Delays Seizing Wages of Student Borrowers as Affordability Push Ramps Up
Bloomberg Newsbloomberg.com/news/articles…A U.S. budget watchdog has criticized the Trump administration for putting off plans for involuntary student loan collections, labelling it reminiscent of the deficit-increasing actions taken by his predecessor and warning this could sacrifice billions of dollars annually for the government
Newsweeknewsweek.com/watchdog/calls…