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SDS is updating how repayment options are ranked and reviewed to better reflect the decisions borrowers are facing in today’s student loan environment. For many borrowers, the first thing they want to know is simple: “Which plan gives me the lowest monthly payment?” That question still matters. Affordability remains one of the most important parts of any repayment strategy, and SDS will continue to help borrowers identify options that may lower their monthly payment. But as r

As repayment rules shift, SDS is helping borrowers look beyond the lowest monthly payment and understand the long-term impact of their choices. Student loan repayment is entering another major transition period. Over the coming months, many borrowers may begin receiving notices from their federal loan servicers about repayment plan changes, new repayment options, or action they may need to take before the end of 2026. This does not mean every borrower will receive a notice on

The Department of Education officially released the final technical language implementing the repayment changes tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), and the details confirm that July 1, 2026 will mark one of the biggest federal student loan system changes in decades. While most headlines have focused on the new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), the actual technical language revealed several major surprises that could significantly impact borrowers. Borrowers Who S

For years, most federal student loan borrowers focused on one goal: “How do I lower my monthly student loan payment?” But major federal student loan changes are now shifting the conversation. The future of student loan repayment may no longer be just about getting the lowest payment or maximizing forgiveness. It may now be about protecting your long-term eligibility before new repayment rules take effect. Under the newest Department of Education regulations, borrowers may soo