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Is Income-Driven Payment Right for Your Borrowers?
High inflation, an uncertain job market, and the pandemic’s economic fallout have left student loan borrowers financially vulnerable. The resumption of student loan payments will be more than many household budgets can handle.
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As Student Loan Payments Restart, Help Dries Up
After nearly three-years in hibernation, monthly student loan payments will restart in 2023. Chaos and confusion are likely, so why is the borrower support system shrinking?
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Impending Challenges Even if Student Loan Debt Relief is Upheld
Overwhelming numbers of borrowers will resume student loan payments in 2023. This is likely to trigger a repayment crisis. The scale of the crisis hangs on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Biden-Harris Administration Student Loan Debt Relief program.
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When Will Student Loan Payments Resume?
Confused about when (and if) student loan payments will restart? You’re not alone. The answer’s a bit convoluted. We’ll walk you through it.
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The State of Student Loan Borrowers in 2023
As we enter 2023, it’s important to examine the key factors shaping borrower behavior and prepare for the challenges they represent.
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Student Loan Servicer Announces Staff Reduction
The federal loan servicer Nelnet has announced the layoff and/or termination of more than 550 of its employees.
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How a Decision Against Student Loan Debt Relief Could Create a Repayment Crisis
Months of speculation have surrounded the Biden-Harris Administration Debt Relief program, but we’re one step closer to a final decision.
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UPDATE: Student Loan Debt Relief is On Hold
You may be wondering what’s happening with the new one-time student loan debt relief. You’re not alone.
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9 Things to Know About Student Loan Forgiveness
If you have questions about the federal government’s student loan forgiveness and debt relief efforts, you’re not alone. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
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Now Available: Student Loan Debt Relief Application
The Department of Education has released the application for students seeking debt relief for their federal student loans. While some borrowers will automatically receive debt relief, most will have to apply.
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