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Consolidation of FFEL Federal Loans for Student Loan Forgiveness

New rules mean borrowers with FFEL loans can qualify for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness, but consolidation is a required first step.

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PSLF Expanded to Include FFEL, Perkins Loans, and Graduated, Extended Repayment PLans

The Department of Education has announced major changes to PSLF that will be life-changing for many public service student loan borrowers.

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Are FFEL Loans Federal or Private? Can FFELP Loans Get Forgiveness?

FFEL Loans are federal loans from private lenders. This debt can become eligible for student loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment.

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Mailbag: Fixing FFEL Issues with Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

FFEL student loans can be a major hurdle for borrowers trying to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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sherpa explains when federal student loan consolidation is a good idea and when it is a mistake

The Complete Guide to Federal Direct Student Loan Consolidation

Federal direct consolidation is an essential move for some student loan borrowers and a huge mistake for others.

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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.

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Federally Held Loans vs. Federal Student Loans

Federal student loans and Federally Held student loans sound very similar, but slight differences between the two terms can add up to real money for borrowers.

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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
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements