06/17/2026
🚨 Student Loan Update: July 1 Changes Are Just 2 Weeks Away 🚨
We are now just two weeks from the major student loan changes taking effect on July 1, 2026 — and borrowers should be paying attention.
A brand-new income-driven repayment option, the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), is set to roll out, while the current SAVE plan is being phased out. [forbes.com]
Here’s what that means:
✅ New borrowers will have only two repayment options: a standard plan or RAP
✅ Current borrowers may need to transition plans in the near future
✅ SAVE borrowers are expected to receive notice and a limited window (about 90 days) to choose a new plan [forbes.com]
💡 What about PAYE?
The Pay As You Earn (PAYE) plan is still available for now to eligible borrowers and may offer:
• Payments capped at a percentage of your income
• Potential loan forgiveness after a set repayment period
• Lower monthly payments compared to standard plans for qualifying borrowers
However, PAYE is also being phased out over time and is expected to eventually be eliminated in the coming years, making it important to evaluate whether staying in—or switching out—is the right move. [forbes.com]
RAP offers some benefits — like interest subsidies and preventing balances from growing — but it may also come with longer repayment timelines and higher payments for some borrowers. [forbes.com]
👉 Bottom line: This is not a one-size-fits-all decision. What works best will depend on your income, loan balance, and long-term goals.
📞 If you’d like to schedule an appointment to review whether PAYE, RAP, or a Standard Repayment plan is best for you, please call our office at 845-495-3848.
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