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Federal student loan changes: what borrowers need to know and do right now
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Rachel DePompa , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points These changes take effect on July 1 and may impact repayment plans. Changes are coming to federal student loans, affecting borrowers and elsewhere.
Changes are coming to federal student loans, affecting borrowers and elsewhere. These changes take effect on July 1 and may impact repayment plans. Borrowers with federal student loans should take action now to understand their options.
This includes contacting their loan servicer to ask about available plan options. Further details on the changes and how to navigate them are available from the source, including guidance from a debt relief attorney on finding the appropriate program for individual borrowers.
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Category: schools Published: July 16, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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