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Federal student loan interest rate increases for the 2024-2025 school year

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On Tuesday the U.S. Department of Education said federal undergraduate loans will be 6.53% for the 2024-2025 school year.

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  1. NBC News

    Students borrowing from the federal government this fall will face the highest interest rate in more than a decade (opens NBC News)

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    The interest rate on many new federal student loans will reach its highest level in over a decade next year, as lenders seek higher returns.

  2. CNN

    Federal student loan interest rate will rise to highest level in 12 years (opens CNN)

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    Borrowing to pay for college is about to get more expensive: The interest rate on new federal student loans for undergraduates during the upcoming 2024-25 academic year will be the highest in 12 years.

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday the interest rates on federal student loans for the 2024-2025 academic year.

  4. Investopedia

    Student Loan Interest Rates Hit 14-Year High (opens Investopedia)

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    Federal student loans made after July will carry the highest interest rates since 2010, with undergraduate loans charging 5.5% per year.

  5. KYMA Yuma

    Federal student loan interest rate increases for the 2024-2025 school year (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    KYMA Yuma's feed description

    On Tuesday the U.S. Department of Education said federal undergraduate loans will be 6.53% for the 2024-2025 school year.

  6. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Will Hit Some Record Highs (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    Tyler Morning Telegraph's feed description

    Federal student loan interest rates will reach record heights for the 2024-25 school year, increasing the cost of college for people who will take out student loans, according to a

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