Private Student Loans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Balancing private student loans and qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) isn’t easy.
Latest Posts in Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loan forgiveness can be life-changing—if you play your cards right. This section covers the latest forgiveness programs, PSLF tips, legal updates, and how to avoid scams or costly mistakes.
Wait for IDR Forgiveness or Aggressively Repay Federal Student Loans?
The wait for Income-Driven Student Loan Forgiveness takes decades. In some cases waiting for debt forgiveness is the more expensive strategy.
The Pros and Cons of Chasing After Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loan forgiveness is a great way to erase debt, but it isn’t always the best decision for all borrowers.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Policy Concerns & Unintended Consequences
Forgiving student loans for all Americans would be a huge boost to borrowers and the economy, but many negative consequences are also possible.
Repayment Gaps and Student Loan Forgiveness
A gap in repayment may delay student loan forgiveness, but borrowers usually don’t have to start over.
The Impact of the Federal Interest and Payment Freeze on Loan Forgiveness (UPDATED)
Forbearance and deferments don’t usually count towards student loan forgiveness, but the Covid-19 payment pause is an exception.
Student Loan Forgiveness for Private Sector and For-Profit Employees
You don’t have to work for the government or a non-profit to get student loan forgiveness. Options exist for private sector employees too.
The Future of Public Service Loan Forgiveness
PSLF probably isn’t going anywhere. Even if it PSLF was eliminated, existing borrowers have plenty of protections in place so that they can qualify in the future.
Should I Refinance or Wait for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)?
Tax-free student loan forgiveness sounds like a great deal, but there are times quickly paying off your student debt is the best approach.
