The Student Loan Guide

Student loan rules are changing, and borrowers may be wondering what those changes mean for them. 

In this episode, Woodward Hines Education Foundation talks with student loan and financial aid experts, including the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid, about what’s changed, who may be affected, and what borrowers should be thinking about now. 

The Student Loan Guide is a practical conversation to help Mississippi borrowers and families know what questions to ask, what to watch for, and where to find reliable information. 

Links and Resources: 

U.S. Department of Education: 2026 repayment and borrowing changes: https://www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/fact-sheet-trump-administration-making-higher-education-more-affordable-expanding-opportunity-and-simplifying-student-loan-repayment 
Federal Student Aid: IDR application: https://studentaid.gov/idr/
Federal Student Aid: PSLF: https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
IRS Taxpayer Advocate: forgiveness and taxes: https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-tips/what-to-know-about-student-loan-forgiveness-and-your-taxes/2026/03/
Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid: https://www.msfinancialaid.org/

Learn more about this podcast series: https://www.woodwardhines.org/news-updates/student-loan-rules-borrowers-should-know