Guide to student loan forgiveness programs

July 20, 2020

BANKRATE — For students willing to work in specific positions or jump through other hoops for several years, student loan forgiveness can represent a huge weight lifted — and lead to tens of thousands of dollars in savings.

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Podcast: A look at the student loan market

July 20, 2020

NPR — Today on the show, we uncover a shadow market of student loans bought and sold on Wall Street. We find out why these student loans are so attractive to investors, and what’s at risk for borrowers.

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Advice on Navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness

July 9, 2020

FORBES – Forgiveness programs for federal student loans always seem to be well-intentioned, but the way they’re rolled out can leave a lot to be desired. When you take a closer look at Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), for example, you’ll find a program with rules so complicated many applicants don’t really understand them.

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Federal guidance creates confusion over CARES Act implementation for students

June 24, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The U.S. Department of Education encouraged colleges to release emergency aid to students quickly after a federal stimulus package passed in late March. But confusion over student eligibility requirements and logistical oversights have stalled the process in many cases.

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College graduates share frustrations with Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

June 24, 2020

YAHOO! FINANCE — Congress created the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) in 2007 to help various kinds of public service workers erase their student debt after ten years of loan payments. To better understand the PSLF process, Yahoo Finance spoke with two public servants who tried to use the PSLF program to get their student debt discharged.

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Colleges turn to tuition discounts and scholarships to increase enrollment

June 10, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED — This spring many colleges announced tuition deals for students in response to the pandemic, and they’re seeing it pay off with growing application numbers.

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Advice for students and families filling out FASFA

June 10, 2020

GALION INQUIRER — And let’s be real, the FAFSA is already confusing enough on its own, so having to think about COVID-19 on top of that just adds to the stress. But don’t worry. We’re about to break down what you and your kids need to know about the FAFSA this year:

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Tips on accessing student loan forgiveness

June 10, 2020

FORBES — Approximately 147,000 people have been rejected for student loan forgiveness. Here’s what you need to know.

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College graduate debt rises as Congress mulls future of student loan forgiveness

June 1, 2020

CNBC — As the debate over extending student loan forgiveness continues in Congress, college students are taking on increasing amounts of debt. Typically, 7 in 10 college seniors graduate in the red, owing about $30,000 per borrower, according to data from the Institute for College Access & Success.

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House and Senate propose bills on student loan payment deferment

June 1, 2020

CNBC — A House bill with bipartisan support would allow 2020 college graduates to postpone their student loan payments for three years without interest accruing.

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