05/31/2026
π¨ PARENTS WITH PARENT PLUS LOANS β STOP SCROLLING π¨
This is one of those posts that could save somebody THOUSANDS of dollars.
If you have a Parent PLUS Loan, there is a major deadline approaching that many borrowers don't even know exists.
π July 1, 2026
Why does this matter?
Because Parent PLUS Loans have historically had very limited access to income-driven repayment options.
Under the new federal student loan changes, parents who want to preserve access to certain income-based repayment and forgiveness pathways may need to consolidate their Parent PLUS Loans BEFORE July 1, 2026.
β οΈ Here's the problem:
Consolidation doesn't happen overnight.
Many experts and consumer advocates have been recommending applications be submitted no later than April 1, 2026 because processing can take weeksβor even monthsβand the consolidation must be completed before the deadline.
Here's what you should know:
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Consolidation through the federal government is FREE.
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Parent PLUS Loans are in the parent's nameβnot the student's.
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Borrowers who act before the deadline may preserve access to income-driven repayment options and potential forgiveness programs.
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Borrowers who miss the deadline could lose access to those options moving forward.
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Doing nothing is a decision tooβand it may be the most expensive one.
Listen...
I don't care if your payment is current.
I don't care if your loans have been sitting there for years.
I don't care if you've ignored every student loan email you've gotten since 2015.
You need to log into your Federal Student Aid account TODAY and find out exactly what type of loans you have.
Too many people wait until the government changes the rules and then say, "Nobody told me."
Well...
Now somebody did.
π’ Check your loans.
π’ Know your options.
π’ Don't let a deadline make decisions for your wallet.
The best time to look was yesterday.
The second-best time is right now.
*Not legal or financial advice. Every borrower's situation is different. Review your options through the U.S. Department of Education before making any repayment or consolidation decisions.