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Coverage dated October 6, 2026 to October 11, 2026

Deadline extended for student loan borrowers looking to reduce interest rates

Headline from New York Post

Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%.

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  1. WDIO Duluth

    Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here’s what to know (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. The original deadline was Sept. 30, but the U.S. Department of Education extended it to give borrowers more time to enroll. The rate reduction will last through June 2028.

  2. Anchorage Daily News

    Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce their interest rate. Here’s what to know. (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    Ticker – student loan interest (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%. The original deadline was Sept. 30.

  4. New York Post

    Deadline extended for student loan borrowers looking to reduce interest rates (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Student loan borrowers now have until the end of 2026 to enroll in auto pay and have their interest rate reduced by 1%.

  5. PBS NewsHour

    Student loan borrowers have more time to reduce interest rates. Here's what to know (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The original deadline was Sept. 30, but the U.S. Department of Education extended it to give borrowers more time to enroll. The rate reduction will last through June 2028.

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