Let’s Ban Colleges From Withholding Transcripts Over Late Fees and Bills
If borrowers can’t afford payments on student loans issued by their college, many schools withhold the students’ transcripts making it harder to get a job.
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Student Loan Forgiveness is Probably Happening: What to do Right Now
Now is the time to tweak your federal loans to make sure you maximize any upcoming student loan forgiveness.
Biden Gets a Failing Grade on Student Loan Relief Extension
One month before the scheduled repayment restart and Biden still has not announced what is next for student loan borrowers.
How to Fix Federal Student Loan Servicing
Federal student loan servicing has been a disaster for borrowers and taxpayers. It doesn’t have to be.
Another Victim of the Student Loan Crisis: Scared Students
Has the student loan crisis gotten so bad that we are scaring students away from higher education?
Biden’s Student Loan Interest Freeze Should End with Forgiveness
The Democrats have boxed themselves into a corner with student loans and the payment freeze. Biden’s best option is forgiveness.
The Federal Government Should Make 0% Student Loan Interest Rates Permanent
Charging 0% interest on student loans isn’t a handout to borrowers. It is a brilliant investment by the government.
The Government Desperately Needs to Simplify Student Loan Repayment
Simplifying federal student loan repayment would lower the default rate, help the economy, and prevent scammers from hurting vulnerable borrowers.