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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Student Loan Borrowers
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, a sweeping piece of legislation that included significant updates to...
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Yes, You Can Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy—Here’s What You Need to Know
For decades, borrowers have heard that student loans are almost impossible to discharge in bankruptcy. While it’s never been easy,...
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SDS Teams Up with Jubilee to Expand Student Loan Relief Options for Bankruptcy Clients
The economy has been tough on families across the country—and it shows. Personal bankruptcies are up 13–14% over the past year, and...
2 days ago


What’s New: Critical Updates for Borrowers
As we hit the midpoint of 2025, several important developments are shaping the student loan landscape—and borrowers need to stay alert....
Jun 17


Free and Powerful: Use this SDS Tool to Find the Right Repayment Plan for You
One thing that sets SDS apart is that borrowers can explore all their repayment options completely free—no upfront cost to see what they...
Jun 17


Mid-Year Checkpoint: Is Your Student Loan Strategy on Track?
As we reach the halfway point of the year, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and take stock of where you stand in your student...
Jun 17


What if the Plan You’re in is Quietly Costing You Thousands?
At SDS, we regularly analyze user data to improve our tools, better understand borrower needs, and help future users know what to expect....
Jun 16


Can I Get Forgiveness on My Student Loans?
This month’s question is one we hear all the time —and for good reason: What makes a borrower eligible for forgiveness? Do I qualify? The...
Jun 16


May 2025: The State of Student Loans—What Borrowers Need to Know
As of May 5, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education has officially resumed full-scale collections on defaulted federal student loans....
May 21


Graduation is Just the Start...Plan Your Student Loan Repayment with Confidence
Graduating from college is a moment to celebrate—but it also marks the beginning of a new financial reality for many students: student...
May 20


Ready, Set, Submit: Your Roadmap to Student Loan Success
Once you’ve reviewed your repayment options and chosen a strategy that fits your financial goals, the next step is putting that plan into...
May 20


From Diploma to Debt Plan: A Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Strategy
Graduation means more than just tossing a cap in the air—it’s the beginning of your repayment journey. And the key to navigating that...
May 19


I’m graduating...what's the best plan to start repaying my loans?
Great question—and you're already ahead by thinking about this now. After graduation, you have six months before payments begin. Here...
May 19


PSLF on the Brink of Change: What the New Executive Order Means and How to Speak Up
There’s been a lot of buzz recently about Public Service Loan Forgiveness. A new executive order signed on March 7 by the Trump...
Apr 16


Understanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
If you work in public service or have in the past, it’s important to know about Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) — a federal...
Apr 16


You Are Not Alone, But You Are Unique
Over 40 million Americans are carrying student loan debt, and it’s easy to feel like you're facing this challenge alone. Yet, countless...
Apr 15


Decoding the SDS Action Plan: A Borrower-Driven Approach to Student Debt
What Is an SDS Action Plan? The Student Debt Solutions (SDS) Action Plan is a personalized strategy created based on the borrower’s...
Apr 14


I'm pursuing PSLF and on the SAVE plan — with recent legal changes, should I switch?
For most borrowers pursuing PSLF, yes — you should strongly consider switching out of SAVE. Here’s why: What’s Changed with SAVE and...
Apr 14


Keeping Calm Through Change: Student Loan Updates You Can Rely On
As student loan borrowers continue navigating the complexities of repayment, we know the uncertainty surrounding Income-Driven Repayment...
Mar 19


Student Loans & Taxes: Key Strategies to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
As tax season approaches, many student loan borrowers may not realize how their tax filing choices can impact their repayment options....
Mar 19
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