Student Debt Crisis Center - SDCC

09/27/2026

New lending limits from the OBBBA are expected to exponentially worsen the physician shortage, especially in rural areas of Kansas. Not everyone can turn to private loans which usually require a cosigner -- and they shouldn't have to.

The rules could limit the chances of people attending medical school, further exacerbating the healthcare worker shortage.

09/26/2026

"It’s bad enough we were sold these loans under false pretenses to begin with. I would guess more students sign for loans and have no idea what they just signed. They won’t let you buy a house at 18 but they will lend you 100,000.00 or more for college" - Anonymous Borrower

09/26/2026

In Western Pennsylvania, a new national recruitment and loan repayment program was announced to strengthen the CRNA pipeline. Qualified nurse anesthesia students committed to joining the organization will receive employer-sponsored student loan repayment.

/PRNewswire/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) today announced the launch of a new national recruitment and loan repayment program designed to strengthen the...

09/26/2026

Typically, a borrower can switch between IDR plans without disrupting their forgiveness progress. However, if a borrower switches out of the Repayment Assistance Plan, they will lose any credits earned towards IDR forgiveness while enrolled in the plan.

Any student loan payments made under the new Repayment Assistance Plan will not transfer for forgiveness under other income-driven plans.

09/26/2026

For student loan borrowers who received their 90-day notice on July 1 to exit the SAVE Plan, the deadline to change repayment plans is September 29, which is next week.

Check out the article below for more information about your repayment plan options.

Thousands of student loan borrowers are barreling towards a major deadline next week to switch repayment plans. If they don’t act, the repercussions could be severe.

09/25/2026

A student takes on debt to become a nurse, a teacher, a social worker — something the country desperately needs — and still get asked why they didn't "choose a higher paying job."

09/25/2026

The SAVE Plan served as a lifeline for many borrowers, including Michael, who enrolled in order to make affordable payments and get back on his feet. 💼

This week's represents an unfortunate reality for many borrowers: payments are high and force many into default.

09/25/2026

"Quite simply, if my loans are not income based and become increased, I will 110% become homeless...Without IDR I will not be able to afford rent (even with my roommate) and I will be homeless." - Borrower from Pennsylvania

09/25/2026

Student loan borrowers take out loans in the amount they need for college, and it's called "irresponsible." Colleges raise the price every couple years, and it's called "fiscal responsibility." There's a clear double standard and it isn't the fault of borrowers.

09/25/2026

Are you a Connecticut resident? Register for our upcoming free webinars in partnership with the Office of the CT Student Loan Ombudsperson! Click below to learn more and sign up! 📝

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont and Connecticut Student Loan Ombudsperson Announce Free Webinars To Help Residents Navigate Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness 9/21/2026 Free Virtual Sessions To Cover Federal Student Loan Changes, Repayment Options, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and Tra...