Biden’s Plan to Get Around the Supreme Court and Forgive Student Loan Debt
The latest plan from the Biden adminstration to forgive student loans might be on the most solid legal footing.
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Partial Loan Forgiveness Could be the Next Big Student Loan Policy Change
Relief could be coming for borrowers facing out of control student loan balances.
The Future of One-Time Forgiveness: The Path Forward for Student Loan Cancellation
The Supreme Court struck down the plan to forgive up to $20,000 per borrower, but the hope for debt cancellation is far from over.
SAVE Calculator: Estimate Payments on Biden’s New IDR Plan
The new SAVE plan is getting phased in, meaning payments in October will be slightly different than payments next July. This calculator estimates both numbers.
Breaking Down the GOP’s New Student Loan Legislation: What It Means for Borrowers
Republicans in Congress proposed five new pieces of legislation to overhaul student loan policy in the US.
Debt Ceiling Agreement Mostly Good for Student Loan Borrowers
Congressional Republicans wanted to prevent the one-time forgiveness program, and immediately end the payment and interest pause.
Democrats and Republicans Move in Opposite Directions on Student Loans
For decades, Democrats and Republicans largely agreed on many student loan issues. Today, they have little common ground.
Should I Wait for Biden’s New 5% IDR Plan?
In most cases, waiting for the newest IDR repayment plan to be available is a mistake. Delays offer few advantages and come with significant disadvantages.
The Latest Threat to Loan Forgiveness Shouldn’t Worry Borrowers
Congressional Replublicans’ plans to prevent student loan cancellation are almost certain to fail.