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Changes to the federal student loan system begin July 1
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
The Department of Education is sending notices to federal loan borrowers enrolled in the 'SAVE' repayment plan that is now being eliminated under the Trump Administration. Borrowers now have 90 days to pick a new way to repay.
Key takeaway Borrowers now have 90 days to pick a new way to repay.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Department of Education is sending notices to federal loan borrowers enrolled in the 'SAVE' repayment plan that is now being eliminated under the Trump Administration. Borrowers now have 90 days to pick a new way to repay.
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