https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-loan-borrowers-get-more-time-to-enroll-in-autopay-for-a-debt-discountContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-loan-borrowers-get-more-time-to-enroll-in-autopay-for-a-debt-discounthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/student-loan-borrowers-get-more-time-to-enroll-in-autopay-for-a-debt-discount#u97330Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:13:14 +0000The deadline for federal student loan borrowers to enroll in autopay and receive a 1% interest rate discount has been extended to December 31, 2026. This temporary benefit allows borrowers to save on their student loan interest. Borrowers who enroll in autopay can receive a 1% reduction in their interest rate. The discount applies through June 2028. The extension gives eligible borrowers more time to claim the benefit.Why it mattersThe autopay discount is a temporary incentive offered by the U.S. Department of Education to help borrowers manage their student loan debt. Enrolling in autopay can