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Deferment vs. forbearance: Which is best for your student loan?
Deferment and forbearance both allow you to hit pause on your federal student loans.
6 min read Nov 17, 2022 -
Why students who need financial aid the most aren’t getting enough of it
Low-income households are shouldering the most student debt. Why?
6 min read Nov 16, 2022 -
Student loan forgiveness is unlikely to impact inflation
Will student loan forgiveness impact inflation rates? Find out why it is unlikely.
3 min read Nov 16, 2022 -
Student loan forgiveness update: Another federal court deems plan unlawful
Student loan forgiveness is on pause following a Texas judge’s ruling.
3 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
Scholarships and grants for college: Facts and statistics
Learn about grants and scholarships for college students, by the numbers.
5 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
Biden administration unveils PSLF changes, payment count adjustment
New changes will bring many PSLF and IDR-eligible borrowers closer to forgiveness.
3 min read Oct 25, 2022 -
How to get student loan forgiveness if you have an FFELP loan
The FFEL Program was discontinued, which complicates the loan forgiveness process.
4 min read Oct 17, 2022 -
Student loan forgiveness for teachers: What you need to know
Student loan forgiveness for teachers is available in a few forms.
5 min read Oct 14, 2022 -
What student loan debt forgiveness means for women and BIPOC borrowers
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan could help narrow existing wealth gaps.
6 min read Oct 07, 2022 -
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