Student Loans and Maternity Leave: What to Do

The College Investor | 10.02.2026 18:30
Maternity leave often coincides with a temporary drop in income. Some parents receive partial pay through short-term disability or employer benefits. Others take unpaid leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which guarantees job protection but not wages. At the same time, medical bills, childcare planning, and everyday costs continue.