Borrowers with Direct Loans have not paid interest or payments since March 13, 2020. The payment pause was extended numerous times under two presidential administrations. What borrowers might not …
Does Volunteering Count for PSLF? Here’s What to Know
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) offers tax-free loan forgiveness on federal student loans after 10 years of payments while working full-time at a qualifying employer. If you meet this …
Discretionary Income Calculator for the New IDR Plan in 2023
Our discretionary income calculator below (fully updated with the latest 2023 poverty line numbers) will show you the brand new definition of discretionary income for 2023 when student loan payments …
More than 75% of Undergraduate Borrowers Could Seek Forgiveness Under Biden’s New REPAYE Plan
There’s a sea change in higher education finance happening before our eyes in 2023. President Biden announced his New Revised Pay As You Earn (REPAYE) plan on January 10, 2023. Once this IDR plan …
How to Know If You Need a Consult with Student Loan Planner®: 7 Situations to Consider
If you’ve clicked on this article, you’re likely feeling a pain point with your student loans. Student loans can be overwhelmingly complex, so don’t feel like navigating your plan should have …
New IDR Plan: How It Affects the Student Loan Assistance Employee Benefit
Does your employer offer student loan assistance? Student loan benefits are typically included under companies’ “financial wellness” umbrella, which is growing in popularity. But will the new Biden …