S.4169

Student Loan Interest Elimination Act

Introduced·3/24/26

Eliminates interest on student loans, establishes the Education Affordability Trust Fund, and increases loan limits.

The Student Loan Interest Elimination Act amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate interest on student loans, establish the Education Affordability Trust Fund, and increase annual and aggregate loan limits. The bill modifies existing Federal Direct loans to remove interest accrual starting July 1, 2026, and allows borrowers to opt out of this modification. It also establishes the Education Affordability Trust Fund within the Department of Education, managed by a Board appointed by the President.

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Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Mar 24

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.