Note: Navient announced on January 13, 2022 that they had reached a settlement with 39 state Attorneys General providing $1.7 billion in forgiveness to some borrowers with private student loans… Read more
When the first batch of Public Service Loan Forgiveness applications arrived, over 99% of borrowers were rejected. At the time, the hope was that the initial confusion would subside, and… Read more
Borrowers may be surprised by the income-driven repayment plan options available when repayment restarts. The Department of Education’s approach seems fair, logical, and straightforward. Granted, calling your loan servicer may… Read more
The recently announced limited waiver on Public Service Loan Forgiveness was life-changing news for many borrowers. Many people who received bad information from their loan servicers now had a path… Read more
If your federal student loan balance mysteriously dropped to a $0 balance, it might seem like a dream come true. Was there student loan forgiveness or cancellation? Did someone else… Read more
When the Department of Education announced a major expansion of Public Service Loan Forgiveness this month, several significant issues that plagued student loan borrowers were fixed. Before the announcement, the… Read more
For many years, FFEL loans have caused headaches for borrowers seeking Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness. Many borrowers spent years working in public service only to learn that their time… Read more
Last week’s bombshell announcement on expanded Public Service Loan Forgiveness was life-changing news for many borrowers. Borrowers who had FFEL and Perkins loans may now qualify for forgiveness. Those who… Read more
Federal student loans have excellent perks like Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Forgiveness. Borrowers who work for an eligible employer can have their student debt forgiven… Read more
I’ve advised thousands of borrowers on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. I started doing this after my wife had a terrible experience with FedLoan Servicing. This guide is… Read more