Commencing with the restart of federal student loan bills in October 2023, the Fresh Start initiative provides a golden opportunity for borrowers who defaulted before the pandemic. Fresh Start is exclusively available to borrowers with federal student loans, provided they defaulted before the forbearance began on March 13, 2020. Certain loan types, such as private
In a surprising move, some student borrowers could be in for a pleasant surprise next month as President Joe Biden announces a plan for debt forgiveness. If you’ve taken out less than $12,000 in loans and have been in repayment for a decade, your remaining loan balance could be “canceled immediately” under the new Saving
In the United States, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is the most common method people use to have their student loansforgiven. In certain situations, you can apply to your federal student loans forgiven, canceled, or discharged. That means you won’t have to pay back some or all of your loan(s). The Joe Biden administration has
Known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), it’s a program that helps students get financial aid from the federal government that helps them pay for college. Every single year, there are over 13 million students who file the FAFSA application that offers more than $120 million in grants, work-study, and low-interest loans
When it comes to financing your education, understanding how student loan interest works is crucial. One common question that often arises is whether student loans operate on simple interest or compound interest. The basics of simple and compound interest The majority of student loans, especially federal ones and most private loans, function on the principle