
Republicans propose bill to eliminate student loan cancellation, and other current student loan news for the week of Aug. 15, 2022
A new bill would expand Pell Grant access but eliminate student loan forgiveness.
Bankrate editor Chelsea Wing specializes in student loans, financial aid and college budgeting. Despite growing up in Washington, Chelsea attended the University of Iowa for college — so she understands the realities of chipping away at expensive out-of-state tuition. She is invested in helping students navigate the high costs of college and breaking down the complexities of student loans.
Chelsea currently lives in Seattle. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, travel and musical theatre.
Chelsea has edited hundreds of articles for Bankrate and enjoys covering both news pieces and long-form guides. She helped develop the Bankrate Best Value Colleges guide and has monitored student loan forgiveness efforts since early 2020.
Chelsea has been working as Bankrate’s student loans editor since early 2020. Prior to joining Bankrate, Chelsea was the insurance and finance editor at Reviews.com, where she specialized in covering life insurance.
A new bill would expand Pell Grant access but eliminate student loan forgiveness.
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Students with DACA status are still eligible for some forms of aid.
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Learn what to expect on the application from start to finish.
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FAFSA verification is not always a bad sign; in fact, it’s often random.
The decision is ultimately up to your school’s financial aid office.
If you have a court order, you may qualify to be considered independent.
You can be eligible for financial aid regardless of your parents’ citizenship.
If you’ve lost a parent, the form can be even harder to navigate than usual.
You’ll be considered independent, which is usually good news for financial aid.