https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/last-call-for-student-loan-borrowers-to-lock-in-added-discountContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/last-call-for-student-loan-borrowers-to-lock-in-added-discounthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/last-call-for-student-loan-borrowers-to-lock-in-added-discount#u93723Thu, 01 Oct 2026 22:28:05 +0000The U.S. Department of Education is offering a 1% interest rate discount to federal student loan borrowers who enroll in autopay by September 30. This discount is a quadrupled incentive from the previous 0.25% reduction. Borrowers who sign up by the deadline can save on their student loan repayments. The discount applies to borrowers who enroll in autopay, which allows for automatic payments. This offer is a temporary benefit aimed at helping borrowers manage their debt.Why it mattersThe interest rate discount is part of a broader effort to help student loan borrowers manage their debt. Defaul