Worried about your student loans? Experts say don't panic
A sign outside the Supreme Court. As of July 1, student loans entered forbearance, suspending a program that faces Supreme Court scrutiny and leaving them in limbo, a reader writes. Credit: AP/Mariam Zuhaib
Drastic changes to federal student loan policies and the Department of Education are creating uncertainty and confusion for many borrowers, say debt advocates dealing with the aftermath.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon directing that the Department of Education be eliminated, even as the agency slashes nearly half its staff.
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Brianne Ledda covers the Town of Islip for Newsday. She previously covered Southold and Greenport for The Suffolk Times and is a graduate of Stony Brook University.
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