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Trump's Student Loan Overhaul Faces Costly Backlash

5/24/2025

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President Trump's ambitious plan to revamp federal student loan programs seeks to streamline repayment options from multiple income-driven plans to just two. However, experts caution that this shift could escalate costs and negatively impact vulnerable borrowers, especially those in unstable jobs. As part of a larger budget bill, the proposal's fate in the Senate remains uncertain.

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Story summary

President Trump's ambitious plan to revamp federal student loan programs seeks to streamline repayment options from multiple income-driven plans to just two. However, experts caution that this shift could escalate costs and negatively impact vulnerable borrowers, especially those in unstable jobs. As part of a larger budget bill, the proposal's fate in the Senate remains uncertain.