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.
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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.
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.
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.
Financial Planners: Student Loan Guidance for Your Clients During Covid-19
The Covid-19 student loan relief programs have created many new opportunities for borrowers to eliminate debt.