Student Loan Professor

Helping students and graduates manage their debt as effectively as possible.

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

March’s IDR processing update shows progress.
More applications were processed than received, and the backlog dropped to ~554k. The system is still working through a large volume.
If your IDR application feels slow, these numbers explain why.

#SLProfessor #IDR

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

PSLF Buyback processing still isn’t keeping up with demand.

While approvals are happening, the backlog continues to grow, and delays remain the reality for borrowers waiting on decisions.

#SLProfessor #PSLF #StudentLoanUpdate

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

April Student Loan Updates are here, and yes, there’s a lot changing.

Get the clarity you need and move forward with confidence.

Read the full update: https://t.co/0P9bzpD8BF

#SLProfessor #SAVEPlan #PSLF

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Student loan updates for March are in: while it’s been a quieter month, there are still some important things to keep on your radar.

If you have student loans (or will soon), this is worth a quick read. Check out the full update: https://t.co/mu6ttyKFRR

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

SAVE is ending. Senators want answers. Borrowers need clarity.

15 Democrats just questioned ED on the end of SAVE - but not all 14 questions matter. We break down what actually affects payments, IDR options, and next steps.

Read the full breakdown:
https://t.co/JYPk2g6QIs

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

PSLF Buyback processing continues to lag behind demand.

Unlike IDR, PSLF Buyback processing is not keeping pace with new submissions, and the backlog continues to grow. For borrowers waiting on buyback decisions, delays remain the norm.

#SLProfessor #PSLF #StudentLoanUpdate

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

December’s IDR processing update shows some progress but the backlog is still significant.

It's a step in the right direction. Processing is improving but the system is still working through a very large backlog. If your IDR application feels slow these numbers help explain why.

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Student loans didn’t magically get simpler in 2026, but there are some important updates.

From IDR delays and PSLF buyback backlogs to borrower defense deadlines and falling refi rates, here’s what borrowers need to know right now.

January 2026 updates: https://t.co/cN9waQBfGq

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Stay tuned for more details in our upcoming Marketplace Update, where we’ll break down what this means for borrowers and what steps may be worth considering next: https://t.co/AFamnaNDVZ

#SLProfessor #StudentLoans #StudentLoanUpdate #IDR

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

November’s loan processing update is in: and it’s a mixed bag for borrowers navigating IDR or PSLF Buyback.

If your application feels like it’s been sitting forever, you’re not imagining things: this helps explain why.

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Four major cities and two unions are suing the Trump administration over new PSLF restrictions that could change who qualifies for student loan forgiveness.

Here’s what’s at stake 👇
https://t.co/zoCislWI8E

#PSLF #StudentLoans #LoanForgiveness

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

With than 20 years in medical education and financial services, Nicole Knight has joined the Student Loan Professor team as our new Director of Education!

Welcome to the team, Nicole!

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[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Student Loan Professor is excited to present to @GeisingerHealth today!

#SLProfessor #FinancialLiteracy #Geiseinger

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

We’ve always warned borrowers to never select that “I want the lowest payment” box.

https://t.co/5i6yP0T4fZ

#SLProfessor #StudentLoans #IDRPlans #tildebtdouspart

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Student loan processing delays aren’t letting up.
New federal data shows:
• 1.58M pending IDR apps
• PSLF Buyback backlog hits 58,761
• Only 3,312 PSLF Buybacks processed in May

Borrowers are stuck waiting, with no clear timeline for relief. We’re watching this closely.

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

July 2025 Student Loan Update: Big Changes Ahead! 🚨 The Big Beautiful Bill is now law, major shifts to SAVE plan are coming, and PSLF is getting a major overhaul. How will these changes affect YOU?

Get the full story now at https://t.co/7T4M2WHLUv

#SLProfessor

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Update on the Senate student loan bill:

If you’ve been following our previous breakdowns, we’ve just added key context and comparisons to existing regs.
Grad PLUS? Cut.
PSLF for residents? Rejected (for now).
More caps. Fewer plans.

Read the update → https://t.co/H205zplLCH

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Big news for student loan borrowers: the Senate’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” hit a roadblock on June 26.

We break down what’s still on the table and what’s likely to get cut here: https://t.co/FUVXr7D3Ug

#SLProfessor #bigbeautifulbill #studentloans #tildebtdouspart

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

Student loan gridlock alert: 96% of IDR and PSLF Buyback applications are still unprocessed, leaving over 2 million borrowers in limbo.

Read more at https://t.co/weOdo0Pp6S

#SLProfessor #IDR #PSLF #LoanForgiveness #tildebtdouspart

[Student Loan Professor @StudentLoanProf]

May’s student loan updates are here. Major GOP proposals, repayment chaos, tax threats, and new grads are caught in the middle. 🎓

Read the latest: https://t.co/52RzMxf8oo

#SLProfessor #LoanForgiveness #PSLF #FinancialPlanning #ClassOf2025 #tildebtdouspart