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Edvisors is frequently quoted in news media coverage of scholarships, student loans and financial aid for college. Edvisors is cited by reporters and journalists more often than any other college planning web site. Read these articles that mention Edvisors.

IDR Left In Limbo: Experts Explain What's Going on With Student Loan Payment Plans.

David McMillin | Yahoo Finance

Posted on: 03/05/2025

""It's unclear how long IDR applications will remain unavailable," said Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert, CNET expert review board member and advisor for Edvisors."

Will the Department of Education Be Abolished? What We Know.

Thomas Kika | CNET

Posted on: 03/12/2025

"Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert and director of communications for the financial aid and scholarship assistance company Edvisors, speculated that the department's higher education loan programs could be transferred to the US Treasury, but that the process could be lengthy."

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What will Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Las Vegas locals?

Joe Moeller | 13 Action News Las Vegas

Posted on: 03/21/2025

"We are getting a lot of questions as what does this mean for loans, what does this mean for financial aid? At this point in time, we have been told multiple times that federal aid programs will continue as they are required by the law," said Rubin."

The Department of Education Was Slashed in Half. What Does That Mean for Student Loans?

Dana Miranda | CNET

Posted on: 03/12/2025

""Some have argued that this responsibility should fall under the Treasury, given that federal student loans are funded by the Treasury," Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert and director of communications for Edvisors, said in an email."

SAVE to reduce student loans is in danger of being suspended? This is known

Gabriela Leon | MSN Money

Posted on: 02/14/2025

"Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert, concurs that the SAVE plan's days are likely numbered, and borrowers should prepare for its potential repeal."

Can Trump Rescind Student Loan Forgiveness From Former Student Loan Borrowers?

Shahar Ziv | Forbes

Posted on: 02/11/2025

"Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert, echoed this sentiment, saying that the risk of rescinding forgiveness is "extremely low to nonexistent." The only known instances of revoked forgiveness involved errors or fraud, not policy reversals."

No, You Won't Have to Repay Your Forgiven Student Loans - Unless You Fall Into This Category.

Robin Hartill | CNBC

Posted on: 02/10/2025

"Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert and director of communications for Edvisors, agrees the risk of the new administration clawing back forgiven loans is "extremely low to nonexistent."

The End of SAVE: Expect This Student Loan Plan to Disappear in 2025

Dana Miranda | CNET

Posted on: 02/10/2025

"Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert for Edvisors and CNET Money expert review board member, agrees that SAVE's days are numbered. "

Student Loan Payments Could Skyrocket for SAVE Borrowers. Here's How Much Yours Could Rise.

Dana Miranda | CNBC

Posted on: 02/08/2025

""The payment is likely going to go up" if SAVE is eliminated, said Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert for Edvisors and CNET Money expert review board member."

Trump's Funding Freeze Halted. What Financial Aid and Student Loan Recipients Should Know.

Dashia Milden | CNET

Posted on: 01/28/2025

""It is unclear how this may impact aid from other programs that are not under Title IV," said Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert and CNET Money expert review board member."

New Student Loan Forgiveness Program 'Buyback' Program Could Help You Get Debt Relief Sooner.

Michael De Socio | CNET

Posted on: 01/11/2025

"Rubin said the PSLF buyback program is currently open, and there is no hard deadline for applications."

Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes

Annie Nova | CNBC

Posted on: 01/02/2025

"Given the change in administrations, “it’s essential for a borrower to check their loan status to ensure all details are accurate, and to stay updated on any correspondences regarding their loans,” said Elaine Rubin, director of corporate communications at Edvisors."