Big changes are coming to the student loan system. A new law passed in 2025 includes major changes to student loan repayment plans and other kinds of student loan help. These changes will go into effect at different times over the next two years, beginning July 1, 2026. In addition to the new law, the Department of Education is also updating and changing features on studentaid.gov. As a result of all of these changes, some of the information in the videos below may not be current. While these videos can still be a useful starting point, read our blog and visit studentaid.gov for the most current information.
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Help Videos from the Department of Education
The Department of Education Federal Student Aid Office has a YouTube channel. On this channel, you can find helpful videos to understand and manage your student loans. We have featured a few of the videos below.
- How to Create an Account and Username (FSA ID) for StudentAid.gov
- Play It Safe: Protect Yourself From Student Loan Scams
- Complete Your PSLF Form in 5 Easy Steps
- Introducing Aid Summary
- Introducing Our Loan Simulator Tool
- Troubleshooting Your Account Username and Password (FSA ID)
- Student Loan Repayment Options
- Find the Right School for You with the College Scorecard
- Use Loan Simulator To Find the Right Repayment Plan for You
