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07/19/2026 · Hartford County

Student Loan Repayment Rules Shift Starting Wednesday

Student loan borrowers will encounter altered repayment requirements and fewer income-driven repayment programs starting Wednesday. The changes also expand the maximum amounts borrowers can take out.

07/19/2026

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Federal Student Loan Borrowers to Receive Interest Rate Discount for Auto-Pay Enrollment

The Trump administration is offering a 1 percentage point interest rate discount to federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments. The incentive takes effect July 1 as federal student loan debt reaches $2 trillion.

07/19/2026

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