A look at pandemic student debt relief programs
CNBC — Between the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and a growing sense that there’s something broken with how the U.S. finances higher education, plans to deliver relief to borrowers are taking off.
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YAHOO! FINANCE — In the aftermath of a natural disaster, you may find that you have questions related to your federal student loans or financial aid, especially if you have trouble making a payment or need to transfer to another school. If you find yourself in this situation, knowing where to go for help can give you…
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INSIDE HIGHER ED — The number of students filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid is still down from this time last year. Completions of the application started to decline in mid-March, when parts of the country began to shut down in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the National College Attainment Network, which…
Read More about Federal student aid applications and renewals downFederal student loan interest rates drop to new low
THE NEW YORK TIMES – The coronavirus may be upending the way colleges operate, but at least students and their families will get a break if they borrow money from the government for an education. The interest rate on new federal student loans for undergraduates will fall to a record low this summer. Those students…
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THE WASHINGTON POST – The unprecedented speed of job losses in the United States because of the novel coronavirus has left many people unable to manage their debts, including student loans. The Labor Department said 20.5 million people lost their jobs in April. The $2 trillion stimulus relief prompted by the extraordinary economic downturn provided…
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BLOOMBERG LAW — Law school is expensive. In Part 1 of a two-part series on law student debt, Vinson & Elkins LLP’s Bryan Gividen discusses how student loan debt works and how law school applicants should evaluate whether a school is a responsible financial decision.
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BLOOMBERG LAW — In Part 2 of a two-part series on law student debt, Vinson & Elkins LLP’s Bryan Gividen examines the advantages and disadvantages of income-driven repayment plans and privately refinancing student loans.
Read More about Income-driven student loan repayment plans for law graduatesCase Western Reserve Law recognizes student accomplishments with writing, moot court, and mock trial awards
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW — Recognizing our distinguished 2020 graduates: Writing, Moot Court and Mock Trial Awards
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NBC WASHINGTON — With the coronavirus affecting the income and finances of Americans, the federal government has placed federal student loans in forbearance, which means you won’t be dinged for not paying that debt for a few months.
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U.S. NEWS — Attending law school full time isn’t cheap. On average, law school students paid $49,567 in tuition and fees for the 2019-2020 academic year to attend a private, out-of-state school, according to data submitted to U.S. News in an annual survey.
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