More than 40 million Americans collectively owe more than $1.7 trillion in student loan debt. And while plenty of federal student loan borrowers have been enjoying the student loan payment pause that’s been in effect since 2020, payments will resume again in October. So no doubt, many borrowers are looking for ways to get their loans forgiven, canceled, or discharged …
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Biden takes on Supreme Court by still trying to forgive student debt
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court’s decision on the Administration’s student debt relief program at the White House on June 30, 2023. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images After the Supreme Court struck down the original White House federal student loan forgiveness plan earlier this year, legal historian Noah Rosenblum was struck by …
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Drazen Zigic | Istock | Getty Images Navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program has been famously difficult. Fortunately, student loan borrowers may find that the process is getting a little easier. The U.S. Department of Education announced this summer that the PSLF application can now be done completely online, including the required signatures by borrowers and their employers. This …
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