My mom just died and I found out she borrowed $90,000 to put me through school and never paid it back. Am I on the hook? - Yahoo Finance UK

Latest News About New 2026 student loan rules adjust income limits

Revisions to UK student loan repayment rules set for 2026 will revise the income thresholds and timelines for borrowers. The ending of the SAVE plan means those on it need to move to updated repayment timetables sooner than planned. A separate issue affects private loans over £90,000 taken by a passed‑away parent, where the debt may now transfer to their child as liability. The family members of borrowers who used private financing for education bear additional responsibilities. Borrowers must examine government letters for customised notice letters.

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