Student loan interest rates are set to rise for 2026-27: Expert analysis
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Carlos Barquero | Moment | Getty Images The interest rates on federal student loans are likely to slightly increase in the 2026-27 academic year, according to an exclusive analysis provided to CNBC …
Carlos Barquero | Moment | Getty Images The interest rates on federal student loans are likely to slightly increase in the 2026-27 academic year, according to an exclusive analysis provided to CNBC by higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. Federal student loan rates are typically fixed for the life of the loan. An uptick in interest rates will make it more expensive to cover college costs . …
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