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Coverage dated September 30, 2026 to October 5, 2026

Student Loan Deadline to Secure Lower Interest Rates Extended Last Minute

Headline from Newsweek

The Education Department pushed back the deadline after what Secretary McMahon called a "very successful" enrollment period.

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  1. Newsweek

    Student Loan Deadline to Secure Lower Interest Rates Extended Last Minute (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Education Department pushed back the deadline after what Secretary McMahon called a "very successful" enrollment period.

  2. The Hill

    Deadline to reduce your student loan interest rate extended: What to know (opens The Hill)

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    A day before the deadline was set to end, the Education Department extended the window in which student loan borrowers can get a small reduction on their interest rates.

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