The Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver ends on Oct. 31 – here’s what to do before then
Borrowers interested in taking advantage of the waiver must take action by Oct. 31.
3 min read
Oct 07, 2022
EXPERTISE
- Student loans
- Personal loans
- Home equity
- Debt management
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Iowa
- Certificate in Editing, University of Washington
About the author
Former 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.
Highlights
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.
Experience
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.
Chelsea's latest articles
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What is an FSA ID and why do you need one?
An FSA ID is simple to set up and useful for managing your student aid online.
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Do you need to submit the FAFSA every semester?
You’ll need to renew your FAFSA every year, but those funds cover both semesters.
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How to fill out the 2023-24 FAFSA with divorced parents
Your parents’ living situation determines how much you need to fill out.
2 min read Sep 30, 2022 -
How income and assets affect financial aid for college
There are certain ways to maximize your financial aid.
2 min read Sep 30, 2022 -
What is the Federal Student Aid Estimator?
Previously known as the FAFSA4caster, this tool can be an effective research tool.
2 min read Sep 30, 2022 -
How to fill out the FAFSA if your parents are same-sex partners
Here’s how to approach Step Four of the FAFSA.
2 min read Sep 28, 2022 -
DACA students’ guide to filling out the FAFSA for 2023-24
Students with DACA status are still eligible for some forms of aid.
5 min read Sep 28, 2022