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Federal vs. private student loans. In this article, we explain the key differences and what law students should consider before making a decision. ow.ly/BTOs50ZNogH

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In Washington this week: Congress passed a funding measure to avoid a shutdown, Treasury proposed new tax-exempt rules for schools, analysis of graduate financing after Grad PLUS, and recent PSLF legal challenges. Read our Policy Roundup → ow.ly/PlrQ50ZJunI

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The Department of Education proposed accreditation reforms, new data revealed how families are paying for college, and ACE examined what's next for federal higher education policy. Read the Policy Roundup: ow.ly/BFyI50ZCGKB

More students are asking about private loans as federal student loan rates rise. Derek Brainard, Senior Director of Financial Education, told @USATODAY: "Federal borrowing may no longer cover the full cost of attendance." Read more: ow.ly/AiFA50ZCurp

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IBR or RAP? Both are income-driven repayment plans, but they can produce very different outcomes over time. Learn how payments, interest, forgiveness, and plan-switching rules compare. Read more → ow.ly/L6gQ50Zwil2

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In Washington this week: Updates to the NSLDS Enrollment Reporting Guide, the House advances a government funding bill, Senate lawmakers move higher ed legislation forward, and concerns grow over student loan scams. Read our Policy Roundup → ow.ly/itEH50ZvaXw

As Senate HELP considers a number of higher education bills in its upcoming markup, we continue to advocate for the College Transparency Act, which would expand access to student-level data. ow.ly/E60i50Zuj4c

In advance of the upcoming Senate HELP markup, we reiterate our support for the State-Based Education Loan Awareness Act which would help borrowers access nonprofit and state-based financing options. ow.ly/nvo550ZtSSL

In Washington this week: Dept. of Education proposes PSLF application updates, litigation over professional degree programs continues, student loan defaults rise, and Congress considers new higher ed legislation. Read our Policy Roundup → ow.ly/h3c950Zsqwz

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