A look at the new federal student loan forgiveness plan qualifications
CNBC — After the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s original student loan forgiveness plan, Biden said he would pursue a new path to deliver relief to holders of federal educational debt.
Read More about A look at the new federal student loan forgiveness plan qualificationsUS Department of Education sets loan forgiveness notification schedule for eligible borrowers
FORBES — Last month, the Education Department notified over 800,000 borrowers that they qualify for student loan forgiveness. The Biden administration estimated that these borrowers would collectively receive nearly $40 billion in discharges.
Read More about US Department of Education sets loan forgiveness notification schedule for eligible borrowersBloomberg Law survey finds Black law graduates are most affected by law school debt
BLOOMBERG LAW — Black lawyers face numerous challenges in the legal profession, from being underrepresented to facing systemic barriers. New survey data from Bloomberg Law reveal another obstacle that Black lawyers face: paying down substantial student debt.
Read More about Bloomberg Law survey finds Black law graduates are most affected by law school debtA look at the new federal plan for student loan relief
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Nearly a year after President Biden first pledged to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans per borrower and less than a month after the Supreme Court struck down that plan, the Education Department is again trying to provide relief.
Read More about A look at the new federal plan for student loan reliefWhite House announces new student debt relief plan after initial plan is blocked by US Supreme Court
INSIDE HIGHER ED — The 6-to-3 decision stops the Biden administration from moving forward with plans to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for eligible Americans, but the administration announced new steps to aid borrowers.
Read More about White House announces new student debt relief plan after initial plan is blocked by US Supreme CourtMany student loan borrowers will face challenges once payments resume
HIGHER ED DIVE — Both the Trump and Biden administrations have extended the pandemic-era freeze on student loan repayments. But in recent months, Republicans criticized plans to continue the pause, particularly as COVID-19 restrictions waned.
Read More about Many student loan borrowers will face challenges once payments resumeHow to prepare for federal student loan payments restarting
CNBC — Borrowers may be down to their last few months without a student loan payment. The Supreme Court could announce its decision on the Biden administration’s sweeping student loan forgiveness plan any day, and the U.S. Department of Education has braced borrowers to be ready for the bills to resume 60 days after that or by the…
Read More about How to prepare for federal student loan payments restartingUS Representatives discuss concerns with White House student loan policies
HIGHER ED DIVE — Policymakers across the political spectrum have expressed a desire to rework the federal student loan program, whose portfolio has ballooned to more than $1.7 trillion as college costs soared. However, they deviate on party lines on the best way to accomplish this.
Read More about US Representatives discuss concerns with White House student loan policiesNotre Dame Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program assists students pursuing careers in public service
NOTRE DAME LAW — Emma Hildebrand J.D. said ND Law’s Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) enabled her to pursue a career in public service without having to worry about the burden of student loan debt. Her and students like her, now have the opportunity to seek public interest careers with the support of the LRAP…
Read More about Notre Dame Law Loan Repayment Assistance Program assists students pursuing careers in public serviceHow funding issues for the US Department of Education could affect student loan repayments
THE WASHINGTON POST — After Congress refused to give more money to the federal student aid office last year, higher education experts warned of potential disruption to efforts by the Biden administration and lawmakers aiming to help student loan borrowers and others paying for college. Now experts say those worries are coming to pass.
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