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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has concluded a key negotiated rulemaking session to strengthen eligibility standards for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, aiming to exclude …
Education Department Advances Rule to Tighten Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer Standards Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has issued a directive to colleges and universities, emphasizing their shared responsibility in supporting former students with federal loan repayment. Released …
Student Loan Collections Resume: What Colleges and Borrowers Need to Know About New DOE Guidelines Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A blockbuster announcement from the Biden-Harris Administration has sent waves through the world of higher education and public service. An additional $4.28 billion in student loans has been …
Biden Administration Forgives $4.28 Billion in Student Loans for Public Servants—Big Win for Working Americans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of student loan borrowers finally have new options to manage their debt. The U.S. Department of Education has reopened two critical repayment plans—Pay As You Earn (PAYE) …
Relief for Millions: U.S. Department of Education Reopens Student Loan Repayment Plans Amid Legal Turbulence Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to alleviate student debt burdens, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced the approval of an additional $4.5 billion in student loan relief for over 60,000 …
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 Billion in Student Loan Relief for Public Service Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken decisive action against Western Benefits Group, a company based in Pleasanton, California, for charging illegal advance fees for student …
CFPB Shuts Down Western Benefits Group for Illegal Student Loan Fees Read More
State Rep. Morgan Cephas shares her journey with student loan forgiveness and highlights the impact on African American women. She endorses President Biden’s commitment to tackle the student debt crisis, emphasizing the need for economic justice and equity.
Tackling Student Debt: A Call for Economic Justice Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration has announced an early forgiveness initiative for borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. Starting next month, those who initially …
Biden-Harris Administration Accelerates Loan Forgiveness, Doubling Down on Debt-Free Education Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report on Friday detailing the struggles borrowers face as they resume payments on federal student loans. The report is part of the …
CFPB Report Reveals Challenges in Student Loan Repayment Resumption Read More The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently issued a spotlight on its oversight of student loan servicing practices, revealing alarming trends as federal student loan repayments resume after a …
CFPB Shines a Spotlight on Troubling Student Loan Servicing Practices Amid Payment Resumption Read More