The federal government appears to be heading toward a shutdown. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is trying to quell a rebellion by roughly two-dozen far-right Republicans who want to dramatically …
Student Loan Forgiveness Under Higher Education Act Gains Steam
The Biden administration is moving forward with efforts to create a new student loan forgiveness plan. This “Plan B” approach, following the Supreme Court Ruling in June that overturned Biden’s …
Does Forbearance Count Toward PSLF? Yes, Here’s How to Maximize It
Historically, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program has been riddled with complicated eligibility requirements that have prevented borrowers from receiving loan cancellation. But …
Student Loan Consolidation for Forgiveness: Do It Before or After the IDR Waiver?
Consolidating your federal student debt under one Direct Consolidation Loan can open the door to generous income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and loan forgiveness options. For some, consolidation is a …
Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Faces New Legal Obstacles
As President Biden tries to move on from the Supreme Court ruling in June that struck down his unprecedented student loan forgiveness plan, the administration is encountering more legal …
5 Key Student Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Dates as Payments Resume
The student loan pause is coming to an end for millions of borrowers. For the first time in over 40 months, borrowers will have to resume repayment on their federal student loans, which have had …