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Enhanced Awareness Before Taking Federal Student Loans

New regulations aim to better inform students about the consequences of taking out student loans. They will increase awareness of debt levels, potential monthly repayments, and available options to reduce borrowing. Additionally, students will have to manually confirm the amount they wish to borrow and receive regular, clear information about their loans, even when not required to make payments.
Key points
Mandatory, expanded pre-loan counseling for each new student loan, including estimated monthly payments compared to future income.
Requirement for students to manually confirm the exact loan amount they wish to borrow before disbursement.
Regular, quarterly statements for borrowers, even when not repaying, detailing balance, interest, and early payment options.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1559
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2025-05-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1559.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory, expanded pre-loan counseling for each new student loan, including estimated monthly payments compared to future income.
  • Requirement for students to manually confirm the exact loan amount they wish to borrow before disbursement.
  • Regular, quarterly statements for borrowers, even when not repaying, detailing balance, interest, and early payment options.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Education