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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.

Student Loan Update: FAFSA Applications Open Despite Government Shutdown

Suzanne Blake | Newsweek

Posted on: 10/16/2025

"Sravani Atluri, chief marketing officer at Edvisors, told Newsweek: “The biggest thing families should be aware of right now is that if the website experiences a technical issue, fixes could take longer than usual because many federal employees are furloughed. So, if you do experience an error, document it, save your confirmation page, and reach out to your school’s financial aid office; they can often help troubleshoot or guide you on next steps.”"

Student Loan Shake-Up: What the OBBB Means for Parent PLUS Borrowers, From a Financial Aid Expert

Elaine Rubin | Kiplinger

Posted on: 09/28/2025

"With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), drastic changes are coming to federal student loan programs. One major change is the new loan limits for Parent PLUS Loans beginning July 1, 2026. These Direct PLUS Loans, part of the federal student loan program, have been a lifeline for parents helping their children cover the costs of college. If you have a child who'll be college-bound in the next few years, these changes could directly impact your college financing plans — and could require you to look for other methods to cover financial aid gaps."

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Trump administration to warn families about student debt risks amid record-high defaults

Annie Nova | CNBC

Posted on: 09/10/2025

"Elaine Rubin, director of corporate communications at Edvisors, said that “addressing financial literacy and college costs in the process of financial aid is never a bad thing.”Historically, the Ombudsman’s office dealt primarily with complaints from student loan borrowers. However, it’s unclear what the fate of that work will be after the Education Department’s sweeping layoffs in March."

SAVE Student Loan Borrowers, Interest Restarts on Friday. Should You Move to IBR Now?

Courtney Johnston | CNET

Posted on: 08/01/2025

"It's crucial for borrowers to act based on their own personal situation," said Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert and director of corporate communications at Edvisors. "A borrower who chooses to stay in the forbearance or who is waiting for their payment plan application to be processed will have their loan remain in good standing.""

SAVE Student Loan Borrowers, Interest Restart on Friday. Should You Move to IBR Now?

Courtney Johnston | CNET

Posted on: 07/28/2025

Biden's SAVE Plan Crumbles As Trump Team Ends Relief: 'Short Window' Before Interest Hits 7.7 Million Borrowers, Expert Warns

Shomik Sen Bhattacharjee | Benzinga

Posted on: 07/15/2025

"There is a short window before interest begins to accrue again … borrowers need to decide their next steps," said Rubin to CNBC, director of corporate communications at Edvisors, which counsels families on college costs."

Trump to end student loan payment pause: Borrowers have ‘a short window’ to act, advocate says

Annie Nova | CNBC

Posted on: 07/14/2025

"There is a short window before interest begins to accrue again for SAVE Plan borrowers, and they need to set aside some time to decide on their next steps,” said Elaine Rubin, director of corporate communications at Edvisors, which helps students navigate college costs and borrowing."

Student Loan Repayment Plans Will Last as Long as Most Mortgages. How Much the New Budget Bill Will Cost You.

Rebecca Safier | CNET

Posted on: 07/07/2025

"This could create a situation where borrowers are in repayment for a longer period, and overall costs could be higher [when] repaying under this plan," said Elaine Rubin, a student loan policy expert and director of corporate communications at Edvisors."

You Have Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit Your FAFSA for the Current Year. Here's How to Do It

Dawn Allcot | CNET

Posted on: 06/17/2025

"There might be changes to things like where to find the FAFSA online," said Elaine Rubin, director of corporate communications for Edvisors. "If it is shifted, we'll have plenty of time to determine how it's going to be managed and processed.""

Don't Wait – These 3 Steps Could Save you a Ton on Your Student Loans

Alan Farley | Benzinga

Posted on: 06/13/2025

"Not everyone has the resources to pay for college, and a college loan, at the same time. But student loans generally don't start the repayment clock until six months after graduation, or after failing to meet enrollment guidelines. So, Rubin says it helps if the borrower can "pay off any interest that accrues while you’re still in school. Even small contributions can help reduce the overall cost of your loans in the long run.""

Enrolled in SAVE? Here's Much Could Your Student Loan Payment Could Increase

Rebecca Safier, Dana Miranda | CNET

Posted on: 05/30/2025

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

College graduates face challenging job market with fewer openings, more competition.

Joe Moeller | KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas

Posted on: 05/23/2025

"There's a lot of focus really right now on what's affordable. So going to a 4-year degree, there's a cost associated with that. Obviously it varies quite a bit," Rubin said."