Student Debt news and trends

FTC Adds Defendants in Case Alleging Unlawful Debt Relief Operation
Legal // March 28, 2025

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has added more defendants in its case against student loan debt relief operation Superior Servicing and its operator, Dennise Merdjanian. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Paidly Raises Funds to Expand Student Loan Benefit Platform
Investments // December 10, 2024

Student loan assistance FinTech Paidly is expanding its platform following a new funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

FTC: Federal Court Freezes Assets of USA Student Debt Relief
Legal // July 22, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (July 22) that a federal court halted the operations and froze the assets of the operators of USA Student Debt Relief (USASDR). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

CFPB Sues PHEAA, Alleging Illegal Collections on Student Loans
CFPB // May 31, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has sued student loan servicer Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), alleging that it collects on loans that borrowers do not owe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Tech Shifts Student Loan Conversation From Loans to Installment Payments

August 31, 2023
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Payment Plans And The College Affordability Test

August 01, 2019
Call it the $1.6 trillion challenge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Consumer Credit: Privilege Or Entitlement?

August 25, 2017
There isn’t much that can be said about the “average” American credit user in 2017 because, as it turns out, there really isn’t one. According to market research provider Gallup’s...

Honey, I Grew The Student Loan Default Rate

March 28, 2017
Defaulting on student debt has never been a good idea. The collection process is intense and one’s credit rating will be utterly ravaged for a very long time. And if...

Quick Reads
GOP Student Loan Overhaul Puts Limits on Borrowing

April 29, 2025
House Republicans have introduced their plan to overhaul the U.S. student loan system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

FTC Adds Defendants in Case Alleging Unlawful Debt Relief Operation

March 28, 2025
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has added more defendants in its case against student loan debt relief operation Superior Servicing and its operator, Dennise Merdjanian. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Paidly Raises Funds to Expand Student Loan Benefit Platform

December 10, 2024
Student loan assistance FinTech Paidly is expanding its platform following a new funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

FTC: Federal Court Freezes Assets of USA Student Debt Relief

July 22, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (July 22) that a federal court halted the operations and froze the assets of the operators of USA Student Debt Relief (USASDR). Get the Full...