With all the uncertainty surrounding student loans, scammers are preying on individuals who are looking for lower payments or student loan forgiveness.

Making student loan payments every month is a grind familiar to many, but that diligence can pay off for you on your tax return.

In what could be his final act as economy minister, Conor Murphy has decided to increase the maintenance loan by 20%. The change will come into effect from September 2025 and will cost his department around £50m.

Almost 70% of federal student loan borrowers feel overwhelmed while navigating their payment options as they struggle to keep up with the confusing and ever-changing repayment landscape.