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Rising Student Loan Interest Rates
Episode 290

Rising Student Loan Interest Rates

Student Loan Planner · Travis Hornsby

June 18, 202431m 1s

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Show Notes

Student loan interest rates are on the rise as we head into the 2024-2025 academic year. What does this mean for you? David Aizuss, CSLP®, explores the effect on students, graduates, and parents. Discover how student loan interest rates work and why higher interest rates could change your approach to repayment and forgiveness.

In today's episode:

01:46 New higher interest rates for undergrad, grad school, and Parent PLUS borrowers

08:24 You shouldn't be afraid of student loan interest

16:33 Interest rates don't really matter if you're pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

26:36 Parent PLUS borrowers face significant challenges with the loophole closing

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