Skip to content
The Student Loan Sherpa
  • Tools
    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • New Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Calculator
  • 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

Latest Posts in PSLF

Borrowers now have until June 30 2024 to take advantage of one-time account adjustment

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.

Read more

Borrower Unshackles himself from student loan debt after a decade

How Student Loan Forgiveness in Just Ten Years is a Realistic Possiblity

Erasing student debt in less than ten years isn’t guarenteed, but there are realistic options for borrowers to pursue.

Read more

Sand Hour Glass Running Out of Time

Does Deferment or Forbearance Time Count for Student Loan Forgiveness?

Time in deferment or forbearance usually doesn’t count toward PSLF or IDR forgiveness, though narrow processing exceptions and upcoming retroactive options may apply.

Read more

side hustle and extra income changes pslf puzzle

How a Side-Hustle or Second Job Impacts Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

For most borrowers, earning some extra cash on the side won’t get in the way of public service student loan forgiveness.

Read more

borrowers speeds up student loan forgiveness on a rocket

Accelerated Forgiveness: Making Extra Payments for Quicker Forgiveness

Options to speed up student loan forgiveness by paying extra are limited.

Read more

Some borrowers may need to chart a new path for student loan repayment

Important Student Loan Rule Changes to Understand

Sticking to old assumuptions and strategies could mean that borrowers miss out on new opportunities to save money on federal student debt.

Read more

Federal Consolidation and the Student Loan Forgiveness Clock

Federal direct consolidation can have a huge influence on the IBR and PSLF loan forgiveness clocks.

Read more

How Much Income is Too Much for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)?

Chasing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) doesn’t make sense for some borrowers with higher incomes. Finding that line isn’t always easy.

Read more

The Limited Waiver On PSLF Expired, But FFEL Borrowers Can Still Benefit

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.

Read more

Older posts
Newer posts
← Previous Page1 Page2 Page3 … Page7 Next →
More Articles

Have a Question?

I love getting reader emails!

Answering questions helps me identify the issues borrowers face and makes this site a better resource.

Ask The Sherpa

Site Navigation

Repayment
Refinance
Life with Loans
Planning for School

Follow the Sherpa

© 2013 - 2026 The Student Loan Sherpa

Privacy Policy Terms of Service

Next Page »
  • Tools
    • Old Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • New Income-Based Repayment (IBR) Calculator
    • Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) Calculator
  • 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
The Student Loan Sherpa Logo

Stay Ahead of Your Student Loans

Sign up for monthly updates with actionable tips, policy changes, and strategies to help you pay off your loans faster.

Popup – Newsletter Subscription
Name *
Name
First Name
Last Name