As of October 2025, changes to the federal student loan system under the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) have yet to take effect. However, right now, millions of American borrowers are already grappling with increasing economic uncertainty.

Unpacking emotional, financial, and civic consequences

by Ángel Rentería, SDCC Communications Associate On August 18, 2025, the Department of Education published its preliminary rule stating...