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Education Department Lowers Student Loan Interest Rates for Two Years

Education Department Lowers Student Loan Interest Rates for Two Years
NYT Business Thursday 18 June 2026, 16:54 UTC By Ron Lieber, Michael C. Bender and Tara Siegel Bernard 1 min read
Key Points

The temporary rate reduction starts July 1, and borrowers must enroll in automatic payment to obtain it.

The temporary rate reduction starts July 1, and borrowers must enroll in automatic payment to obtain it. [Image text:] DEPARTMENT OFEDUCA
Education Department Lowers Student Loan Interest (ORG)
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