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The U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary interest rate reduction for federal student loan borrowers enrolled in auto pay, offering up to a 1% rate cut.
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Who
U.S. Department of Education, Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent, federal student loan borrowers
What
The U.S. Department of Education announced a temporary interest rate reduction for federal student loan borrowers enrolled in auto pay, offering up to a 1% rate cut.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 1d 2h ago
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Why
The move is designed to encourage timely repayment and improve loan performance, and is part of major student loan repayment changes under President Donald Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts Act.
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How this affects you
Federal student loan borrowers using auto pay will receive a 1% interest rate reduction, and new repayment plans will become available starting July 1. This initiative aims to address declining auto-pay participation and rising delinquent student debt.
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