Michigan State University Law merger results in delay in federal student loans
LANSING STATE JOURNAL — It’s two weeks into the new semester and hundreds of MSU College of Law students are still without their student loans.
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U.S. NEWS — Many graduate school students borrow money to finance their education, but with so many options to consider, choosing the right student loan can feel almost as complicated as choosing a program of study.
Read More about Student loan options for graduate and professional studentsSenator Kristen Gillibrand proposes improvements to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in second stimulus bill
FORBES — New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is continuing to bang the drum for improving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program in the next stimulus.
Read More about Senator Kristen Gillibrand proposes improvements to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in second stimulus billStudent loan debt weighs on the mental health of young lawyers
TAMPA BAY TIMES — Many new lawyers feel frustrated with their student loans — and some say they’re depressed due to their debt — according to a new report from the American Bar Association.
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — Federal loan disbursements were down across the board this summer, but for-profit colleges were hit particularly hard.
Read More about Federal student loans decline during summer term amid the pandemicReport: Public Service Loan Forgiveness program falling short of intention
FORBES — A new report paints a bleak picture of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, and raises fresh concerns that the program is failing millions of student loan borrowers who were promised relief.
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CNBC — The coronavirus-induced economic recession may have more Americans turning to student loans for college these days. The good news is that, if you have to take out a federal student loan, the interest rate is a favorable 2.75%, said Stacey MacPhetres, a college coach with Bright Horizons.
Read More about Advice on navigating student loan optionsPresident Trump signs executive order suspending student loan payments
CNBC — On Saturday, President Donald Trump signed several executive actions aimed at addressing the financial impacts the coronavirus pandemic has had on the U.S. economy after Congress failed to pass a new stimulus package.
Read More about President Trump signs executive order suspending student loan paymentsReport: Public Service Loan Forgiveness program falling short of intention
FORBES — A new report paints a bleak picture of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, and raises fresh concerns that the program is failing millions of student loan borrowers who were promised relief.
Read More about Report: Public Service Loan Forgiveness program falling short of intentionTrump administration considers executive order for student loan relief
INSIDE HIGHER ED — President Trump said in a tweet Thursday that he is looking into using his executive powers to continue providing help for those with student loans during the pandemic. It’s unclear if he has the authority or if it was simply a move to try to break the logjam in congressional negotiations…
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