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Government shutdown and student loans explained (2026 update)

At-a-Glance ✅ Payments still due and loan servicers remain open, collection activity will still happen.✅ IDR applications ...
WLRN

FAFSA: Students seeking federal finance aid should expect delays due to the government shutdown

The shutdown is on track to become the longest-lasting government closure in history. The Capitol is seen late Tuesday night, Sept. 26, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) As the ...
NBC Washington

How government shutdown affects student loans, FAFSA and Education Department

Already diminished by cuts by the Trump administration, the U.S. Education Department will see more of its work come to a halt due to the government shutdown. The department says many of its core ...
Newsweek

Student Loan Update: FAFSA Applications Open Despite Government Shutdown

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is live for the 2026-27 school year, even as the government shutdown continues. Prospective and current college students are encouraged to submit their ...