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Deadline to reduce your student loan interest rate extended: What to know

Deadline to reduce your student loan interest rate extended: What to know

Summary

The U.S. Education Department extended the deadline for student loan borrowers to apply for a small interest rate reduction. This extension gives borrowers more time to lower the amount of extra money they pay on their loans.

Key Facts

  • The extension happened one day before the original deadline.
  • The interest rate reduction applies to federal student loans.
  • Borrowers can save money by paying less interest on their loans.
  • The Education Department made this change to help more people qualify.
  • The new deadline gives borrowers extra time to take advantage of the reduced rates.
  • This change is part of ongoing efforts to make student loans more affordable.
  • The interest rate reduction is only a small decrease, not a full loan forgiveness.
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