The Four Main Strategies to Pay Off Federal Student Loans
There are a ton of options for repayment of federal student loans, but they all boil down to one of four basic strategies.
Student Loan Forgiveness
How do I know if my Employer is Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
The Department of Education has several great resources for verifying if your employer is eligible for the PSLF program.
IBR, PSLF, and Mortgages… Oh My! How to buy a house and chase forgiveness.
Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and buying a house are two goals that both require careful planning for student loan borrowers.
Student Loan Advocates and Borrowers have a Message Problem
Convincing more Americans to take action on the US student loan crisis will require a different strategy to community the problem.
Retroactive Loan Forgiveness and Fixing PSLF Rejections and Errors
Retroactively fixing Public Service Loan Forgiveness issues would be great, but outside of one limited program, options are limited.
Getting Married: Do I Refinance and Abandon PSLF?
Marriage can change the math on student loan forgiveness. In some cases, shifting to an aggressive repayment strategy is better than sticking with Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How to Calculate When it is Time to Give Up on Public Service Loan Forgiveness
When is chasing PSLF more expensive than refinancing and paying off your loan aggressively? Where is the break-even point?
Student Loan Repayment Strategy for Government Lawyers
Law school is expensive, but there are a ton of resources to help government lawyers manage their student loan debt.
Am I Too Late For Public Service Loan Forgiveness?
Prior employment can be used towards PSLF. However, the requirements are strict and your previous employer will need to certify your job.