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When Will Student Loan Repayment Actually Start?

Nailing down the exact date of the repayment restart isn’t easy, but we know enough to have a pretty good idea of when that first bill will be due.

Borrowers can now get refunds for federal student loan payments made during the Covid-19 pandemic. All borrowers should ask for a refund.

With the Covid-19 relief coming to an end, Borrowers on ICR, IBR, PAYE and REPAYE have plenty of options.

Student loan borrowers can take away many valuable lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic as they make future plans for their student debt.

Federal student loan servicers are sounding the alarm that they are not ready for repayment to resume.

Many FFEL loans don’t qualify for the Covid-19 interest freeze. Federal Direct Consolidation can fix this issue for some borrowers.

Forbearance and deferments don’t usually count towards student loan forgiveness, but the Covid-19 payment pause is an exception.

The Covid-19 student loan relief programs have created many new opportunities for borrowers to eliminate debt.

Using the federal interest freeze to knock out student debt is a smart strategy, but you might want to hold onto those payments until the end.