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.
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Covid-19 Relief: Refunds on Federal Student Loan Payments
Borrowers can now get refunds for federal student loan payments made during the Covid-19 pandemic. All borrowers should ask for a refund.
Biden Extends Payment and Interest Freeze Into 2023
The latest extension gives borrowers more time, and new rules provide even more flexibility for the restart.
Income-Driven Repayment Plans and the Federal Student Loan Restart
With the Covid-19 relief coming to an end, Borrowers on ICR, IBR, PAYE and REPAYE have plenty of options.
Student Loan Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic
Student loan borrowers can take away many valuable lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic as they make future plans for their student debt.
Expect a Federal Student Loan Servicing Mess When Repayment Restarts
Federal student loan servicers are sounding the alarm that they are not ready for repayment to resume.
Get 0% Interest on FFEL Student Loans During Covid-19 Forbearance
Many FFEL loans don’t qualify for the Covid-19 interest freeze. Federal Direct Consolidation can fix this issue for some borrowers.
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.
Refinance Lender Transparency Review: Who is Offering the Best Covid-19 Advice?
The Covid-19 relief programs created a unique situation that provided some insight into refinance lender transparency, so we graded the top companies.