Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Consolidation Deadline
The terms of the one-time account adjustment deadline are a bit complicated, but consolidation right now is a big opportunity for many federal student loan borrowers.
The terms of the one-time account adjustment deadline are a bit complicated, but consolidation right now is a big opportunity for many federal student loan borrowers.
Erasing student debt in less than ten years isn’t guarenteed, but there are realistic options for borrowers to pursue.
Time in deferment or forbearance usually doesn’t count toward PSLF or IDR forgiveness, though narrow processing exceptions and upcoming retroactive options may apply.
For most borrowers, earning some extra cash on the side won’t get in the way of public service student loan forgiveness.
Options to speed up student loan forgiveness by paying extra are limited.
Sticking to old assumuptions and strategies could mean that borrowers miss out on new opportunities to save money on federal student debt.
Federal direct consolidation can have a huge influence on the IBR and PSLF loan forgiveness clocks.
Chasing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) doesn’t make sense for some borrowers with higher incomes. Finding that line isn’t always easy.
Even though the October 31, 2022, deadline has passed, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Borrowers can still take advantage of many of the Limited Waiver provisions.