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Parent PLUS Loan Double Consolidation Loophole Is Back

But Only Until July 1, 2026

If you have Parent PLUS Loans, there is a limited-time opportunity to restructure your repayment and get access to income-driven forgiveness — but the clock is ticking.

Thanks to recent changes in federal law, Parent PLUS borrowers who consolidate by June 30, 2026 and enroll in IDR by June 30, 2028 may still qualify for the most favorable income-based repayment options available.

At Student Loan Tutor, we specialize in executing the Double Consolidation strategy, the only way for parents to unlock these benefits under the new rules.

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What Is the Double Consolidation Strategy?

Normally, Parent PLUS Loans are barred from accessing income-driven repayment (IDR) plans like Income-Contingent Repayment (ICR). But with a careful two-step consolidation process, we can reclassify your loans, giving you access to repayment options that were never intended for Parent PLUS borrowers.

With this strategy

-You consolidate twice using different loan servicers.

- Your Parent PLUS Loans lose their “PPL” label.

- You become eligible for income-driven plans and forgiveness.

But under the new law, this strategy is only possible if completed before the June 30, 2026 deadline.

Why Act Now?

By completing the Double Consolidation process and enrolling in an income-driven plan by the cutoff dates, you may be eligible for:

Access to the Income-Contingent Repayment Plan (ICR)

- Payments capped at 20% of discretionary income
- Forgiveness after 25 years
- Much lower monthly payments than standard repayment

Avoidance of the Standard Plan Trap

Without this strategy, Parent PLUS borrowers will be forced into a standard 10–25 year repayment plan starting in 2026, often with unaffordable monthly bills and no forgiveness options.

This loophole is available only until July 2026, and the process takes about four to six months to complete.

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Why Parent PLUS Loans Are a Challenge

If you have Parent PLUS Loans, you’re likely familiar with the pain points of this loan type. Parent PLUS Loans (PPL) are notoriously more expensive, with higher interest rates and all of these loans accruing interest while your child/dependent is in school. This capitalizes and becomes part of the principal balance when you are required to start payments after they graduate leaving a much larger balance than what was borrowed.

This often leaves parents with a daunting repayment burden that grows over time. But there's a game-changing opportunity you need to know about.

How We Help You

At Student Loan Tutor, we handle the entire process for you, from paperwork to consolidation, ensuring you maximize your savings with minimal hassle. Our team has extensive experience and a proven track record of helping clients just like you transform their financial futures.

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With over 10 years of experience and a track record of helping over 10,000 individuals free up over a billion dollars in student loan debt, we are dedicated to helping borrowers like you achieve financial freedom.

Why Borrowers Choose Us

Our expertise lies in tailoring student loan repayment strategies.

We help clients redirect their money towards wealth accumulation, retirement planning, and business investments, rather than conventional debt servicing.

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How Student Loan Tutor Works

Student Loan Tutor does what you wish your servicer did. For a fee for service, your Tutor will craft a custom repayment strategy that navigates the system to save you the most money allowable.

We then handle all of the paperwork and servicer follow up to ensure servicer errors are corrected and deadlines are met.

As your financial situation evolves and new laws develop we'll make sure you're always on track for the greatest possible savings.

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The rules are changing and this is likely the last opportunity for Parent PLUS borrowers to access real relief through income-driven repayment and eventual forgiveness.

Don’t wait. The process takes time, and June 2026 will come faster than you think.

Sign up for a free evaluation now. Our team will assess your situation, explain your options, and help you determine if you qualify for this transformative service.

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