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Marketplace · Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Student Loan Borrowers Face Confusion and Anxiety Over Shifting Repayment Plans

Student loan borrowers are experiencing significant confusion and anxiety due to frequent changes in repayment plans and policies, including the Biden-era SAVE plan. Betsy Mayo, head of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors, describes the past five years as the most chaotic in student loan policy history, leading to borrower unease and potential impact on loan repayment.

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You're confused, sure, but think about the borrowers.
Kai Rysdall
She says the past five years have been the most chaotic in student loan policy history.
Stephanie Hughes
The whip lash of the different policy proposals and, you know, you have this available now, you don't.
Betsy Mayo
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