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Auto Pay Saves 1% on Student Loans
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- Jun 19, 2026
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Summary
Starting July 1, 2026, federal student loan borrowers who enroll in auto pay will enjoy a one-percentage-point interest rate drop for two years — a $6 billion investment designed to help you pay off debt faster. If your rate is 6%, it’ll drop to 5%. But hurry: sign up by September 30, 2026, or miss out. This move comes amid broader changes, including new grad student limits, fewer repayment options, and SAVE plan borrowers getting formal repayment notices. Auto pay enrollment has plummeted from 83% in 2019 to just 40% — now’s your chance to lock in savings. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f5ee4933050f3fe4