Student Loan News, Updates, and Strategy

Federal Consolidation and the Student Loan Forgiveness Clock

Federal direct consolidation can have a huge influence on the IBR and PSLF loan forgiveness clocks.

The Supreme Court struck down the plan to forgive up to $20,000 per borrower, but the hope for debt cancellation is far from over.

Irresponsible borrowers often get blamed for the student loan crisis. In reality, borrowers are often the biggest victims of a deeply flawed system.

A zero-dollar monthly payment may seem like a scam, but it is a legitimate option for some federal student loan borrowers.

Choosing the right federal repayment plan might seem overwhelming, but finding the best option usually isn’t very difficult.

Republicans in Congress proposed five new pieces of legislation to overhaul student loan policy in the US.

Immediately refinancing your federal student loans after the government starts charging interest is a risky move.

To help defaulted student loan borrowers ease back into repayment, the Department of Education has created the Fresh Start program.

Interest rates, personal goals, and loan balances all can shift the math on whether it is better to save for a house or pay down student debt.