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Dept of Education Announces New PSLF Improvements

On October 25, 2022, the Department of Education announced one-time and permanent improvements to PSLF. The permanent improvements will be reflected in the updated PSLF regulations, set to be published fully on November 1, 2022. For now, we have the

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Take ACTION by October 31, 2022! PSLF Waiver if (1) You’ve Never Submitted PSLF or ECF Application and/or (2) Can Consolidate to Receive Largest Payment Count From Consolidated Loans

(1) Never submitted a PSLF or ECF Form/Application? YOU NEED TO ACT NOW: How to Qualify Find out if your employment is eligible by checking our PSLF employer search. If your employer is eligible or is “likely ineligible” (which means their eligibility

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Student Loan Repayments Pause Extended Until August 31, 2022

After many rumors swirling, the Department of Education has announced today, April 6, 2022, that the student loan repayment pause will be extended once again. This continues the pause that began in March 2020, marking over two years of pause:

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COVID-19: PSLF Forgiveness and Eligibility

The COVID-19 relief measures have helped student borrowers save money during the suspended payment period beginning March 13, 2020- September 30, 2021. But what if your PSLF forgiveness period occurs during COVID-19 suspension? You hit the 120 monthly payments for

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COVID-19: Refunds for Payments During Suspension

Did you make a student loan payment during March 13, 2020 to September 30, 2021? You didn’t need to and could receive a refund! Under several COVID-19 relief measures, the suspension of payments was scheduled to last from March 13,

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3 Possible Areas of Student Loan Forgiveness

During the US Senate Committee on Heath, Education, Labor & Pensions hearing for the nomination of James Kvaal to serve as Undersecretary of Education on April 15, 2021, we saw a few Congress members ask Mr. Kvaal questions about the

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ED Official Blog: COVID-19 and PSLF

For those of you who didn’t know, the Department of Education has an official blog! It recently covered some COVID-19 and PSLF issues and we thought it was a good summary. The infographics are also very helpful, especially in determining

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President Biden Extends Suspension of Student Loan Payments

01/26/21 EDIT: See President Biden’s Statement/Release: “At the request of President Biden, the Acting Secretary of Education will extend the pause on federal student loan payments and collections and keep the interest rate at 0%. Too many Americans are struggling

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COVID-19: Employer Student Loan Repayment Extended to Jan. 1, 2026

In the most recent COVID-19 relief bill, Congress has extended the employer tax-free contribution until January 1, 2026. Your employer can pay you (employee) directly or your lender up to $5,250/year tax-free for both you and the employer. The employee

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COVID-19: Student Loan Forbearance Extended Until Jan. 31, 2021

Good news for borrowers! The CARES Act borrower benefits that were scheduled to end on December 31, 2020 has now been extended another month until January 31, 2021. This means that borrowers can save extra money that otherwise would have

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