Your Parent PLUS Consolidation Might Be Your Only Way Into IBR. Here's the Exact Path.
Published on: 25/09/2026
A Parent PLUS consolidation disbursed before July 1, 2026 can open a bridge from ICR into IBR. Miss the timing or the payment requirement, and the bridge doesn't exist.
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