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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.

Student Loan Forgiveness Scams vs. Legit Programs – How to Tell the Difference

Separating scammers from legitimate student loan companies might seem difficult, but careful borrowers can usually detect even the best scammers.

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Taking a close look at the chances forgivness 2.0 actually happens

Will Student Loan Forgiveness 2.0 Hold Up in Court? A Legal Perspective and Analysis

The new student loan forgiveness plan from the Biden Administration targets borrowers in need, but like other forgiveness attempts, it is off to a rough start in court.

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Harris and Trump argue taunted student loan borrowers

Were Student Loan Borrowers Taunted with Student Loan Forgiveness?

Former President Trump Accuses Biden and Harris of Taunting Student Loan Borrowers with Forgiveness

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PSLF Employer Lookup: How to Search and Verify Eligibility

If your employer doesn’t qualify for PSLF, none of your payments count — no matter how long you’ve been making them. Here’s how to verify your eligibility the right way.

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Public Service Forgiveness for Parent PLUS Loans

It is possible for Parent PLUS loans to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), but borrowers have to jump through some hoops.

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Borrower Unshackles himself from student loan debt after a decade

How Student Loan Forgiveness in Just Ten Years is a Realistic Possiblity

Erasing student debt in less than ten years isn’t guarenteed, but there are realistic options for borrowers to pursue.

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Sand Hour Glass Running Out of Time

Does Deferment or Forbearance Time Count for Student Loan Forgiveness?

Time in deferment or forbearance usually doesn’t count toward PSLF or IDR forgiveness, though narrow processing exceptions and upcoming retroactive options may apply.

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TIme passes as student waits for SAVE forgiveness 10-years

Early Forgiveness Under SAVE: Understanding Loan Size Limits and Other Fine Print

Early SAVE forgiveness sounds simple, but there are complications for borrowers with larger balances, FFEL Loans and Parent PLUS Loans.

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december 31 deadline for FFEL borrowers to consolidate

The Department of Education Needs to Extend the One-Time Payment Count Adjustment Deadline

In a few weeks, a little known deadline will pass and many borrowers will miss out on a great opportunity for quicker student loan forgiveness.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
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    • Taxes
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    • Paying for School
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