Right to the Source: the Final Rules Approved for Federal Loan Repayment Changes Effective July 2023

This is not recommended as bedtime reading, but sometimes it does help to go right to the source when trying to figure out what the new rules are and how they may apply to your loans.  The Final Regulations go into effect July 2023 and can be found here:  https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/11/01/2022-23447/institutional-eligibility-under-the-higher-education-act-of-1965-as-amended-student-assistance

 

One big answer for BDTR applicants – the Regulatory Action will:  Provide for a full discharge of all remaining loan balances and a refund of all amounts paid to the Secretary for loans associated with an approved BD claim.

The timing is estimated to be within 12 months.