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Relief for Millions: U.S. Department of Education Reopens Student Loan Repayment Plans Amid Legal Turbulence

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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) …

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 Billion in Student Loan Relief for Public Service Workers

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)

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CFPB Shuts Down Western Benefits Group for Illegal Student Loan Fees

May 26, 2024May 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

Op-ed

Tackling Student Debt: A Call for Economic Justice

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 - by Op-Ed

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.