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Student Loan Forgiveness

Student Loan Forgiveness for Essential Workers

The United States doesn’t offer a loan forgiveness program designed for essential workers. However, there are many avenues for essential workers to get their student loans forgiven.

Why Your Employer is “Likely Ineligible” for PSLF

When the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Help Tool warns that your employer is likely ineligible for PSLF, it sounds like bad news, but it really isn’t.

Scam Alert: Student Loan Stimulus Forgiveness & Relief Legislation Emails

The latest student loan scam is an email about student loan forgiveness coming in stimulus relief legislation.

Has the Government Successfully Fixed Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

Recent changes to the PSLF program have helped many previously denied borrowers qualify for student loan forgiveness.

Student Loan Cancellation Could Be a Disaster for Biden, Borrowers

Members of Congress are calling for President Biden to forgive up to $50,000 in federal student debt. For borrowers, the upside is obvious, but there is also a huge downside.

Giving Up on Student Loan Forgiveness? What is Next?

Even if you don’t think you will qualify for student loan forgiveness, there are still plenty of resources and strategies available to eliminate your student debt.

The Student Loan Forgiveness Risks from Refinancing

Refinancing student loans is a great way to lower interest rates and monthly payments. Unfortunately, this move may negatively impact student loan forgiveness options.

Four Fixes for Biden’s Expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness

The limited waiver is a huge break for PSLF borrowers with repayment plan and loan eligibility issues. Unfortunately, this fix overlooked a few major issues.

Should I Pay Extra on My Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan?

Paying extra on IDR plans like IBR, PAYE and REPAYE is a risky choice for many student loan borrowers, especially those chasing student loan forgiveness.

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    • Parent PLUS Loans
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