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It’s Forgiveness Friday!

We hear so much in the media about challenges related to the PSLF program, which DO exist for many early participants in the program... but...
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As the Economy Recovers from COVID, What’s Next for Student Loans?

As the summer quickly approaches, so also does the end of the CARES Act interest and payment halt after September. Recently confirmed Education Secretary Miguel...
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Tax-Free Loan Forgiveness, Employment Certification, and Have Refinancing Rates Bottomed?

Well there’s been no shortage of student loan news lately... and here are some highlights: $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Impact The latest COVID stimulus is expected...
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Biden Extends Interest and Payment Halt to the End of September

Well, it didn’t take long for Biden to take promised action on federal student loans. On his first day in office this week, Biden extended...
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CARES Act Interest and Payment Freeze Extended to January 31st, 2021

The CARES Act halted both accruing interest and payments on all federal student loans as of March 13th, 2020. Loan statements should show 0% interest,...
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Five Student Loan Steps for 2021 Graduates to Consider NOW

Grace Period… or Question Mark? If you're graduating school this spring, and you have federal student loan debt in the COVID-19 era, student loan repayment is...
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COVID-19 Federal Stimulus Package: How It Impacts Student Loans

By Presidential Executive Order, the halt of accruing interest and payments loans has been extended out to 12/31/2020. The extension applies only to the same...
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Dept of Ed Reports 350% Growth in PSLF Granted

The Dept of Education released its most updated report of PSLF activity and, from June 2019 to June 2020, tax-free loan forgiveness granted grew from...
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Student Loan Marketplace Update | July 2020

If you're not enrolled in an Income-Driven Repayment Plan and pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness just yet, this update may be a bit technical for...
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5 Student Loan Actions to Consider After Graduation

If you're finishing school with significant student debt, and preparing to begin work during these trying times, rest assured that you're not alone... and that...
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