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A perverse surprise for some Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) borrowers

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David Bernstein
Jul 11, 2025
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The mega tax bill known as the big, beautiful bill replaced IBR with RAP as the Income Driven Replacement Loan option for new borrowers taking out federal student loans after July 1, 2026. I am planning a larger post on the differences between IBR and RAP in the near future when I have more time. (Family is visiting and I am distracted right now.)

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