https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/planning-for-college-aid-the-federal-student-loan-rules-just-changedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/planning-for-college-aid-the-federal-student-loan-rules-just-changedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/planning-for-college-aid-the-federal-student-loan-rules-just-changed#u120472Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:58:48 +0000The federal student-loan rules have changed, with the end of the SAVE plan and the rollout of the new RAP and Tiered Standard plans. This change affects 13 million borrowers, who are now seeking new lenders. Student loan defaults are on the rise, and borrowers are worried about the impact on their funding and college plans.Why it mattersThe changes to the federal student-loan rules are significant, as they impact a large number of borrowers. The SAVE plan has ended, and the new RAP and Tiered Standard plans have been introduced. This change is important because it affects the repayment options