Student loan borrowers are starting to see dramatic increases in their monthly payments as the Department of Education struggles under court orders and staff reductions.

The Trump administration's recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. In response to a February court ruling that blocked some Biden-era programs, the Education Department has taken down online and paper applications for income-driven repayment plans.

As the Department of Education halts certain student loan repayment plans, NBC News' Rehema Ellis reports on whether borrowers have any options.

The Education Department has paused applications to more affordable plans amid lawsuits against a Biden administration program known as SAVE.

Key Points ・A recent court ruling signals the likely end of the SAVE repayment plan, but legal proceedings are not yet finalized. ・The Trump administration may keep the plan technically alive for budgetary reasons,