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The end of the federal SAVE repayment plan
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The federal SAVE repayment plan is ending, and nearly 7 million borrowers must choose another federal plan. Borrowers who miss their 90-day notice window will be placed automatically on fixed Standard repayment, which can mean sharply higher bills; the earliest deadline is September 29, 2026.
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SAVE Is Ending, and 7 Million Borrowers Are on the Clock
Roughly 7 million borrowers are being moved off SAVE on rolling 90-day notices. Those who don't choose face automatic placement into a costlier plan.
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- No single confirmed payment-shock figure applies to all borrowers; individual bills depend on balance, income and plan chosen.
- The exact staggered notice calendar for later waves is not fully documented in public reporting.
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