UMD, national finance experts weigh in on resumed collection of defaulted student loans
Depending on the type of loan, borrowers can go into default after failing to make payments on a loan for 270 days.
FAFSA needs to consider family circumstances when calculating financial aid
To be more considerate, FAFSA needs to consider family circumstances in their calculations
Here’s what to know about changes to the FAFSA application
The department hopes to have the changes fully implemented by the 2024-2025 academic year, but some changes will be implemented in phases before then.
Applications for student loan forgiveness halted after court strikes down Biden’s program
The administration said it is seeking to overturn the ruling and will hold the applications of those who have already applied.
Federal appeals court temporarily halts student loan forgiveness program
Applications for the loan forgiveness program are still open.
Application for federal student loan forgiveness is now open
Applicants can receive up to $20,000 in debt relief if they received a Pell Grant, and up to $10,000 if they are not Pell Grant recipients.
Joe Biden to cancel $10k in federal student loan debt for millions of Americans
Pell Grant recipients will be eligible for $20,000 of debt forgiveness.
The federal government’s FAFSA approach shows it’s content with discriminatory policies
The Education Department is showing its true colors by targeting poor Black and brown students.
Biden should cancel student loan debt through an executive order
Biden should reprioritize college affordability issues.
Forgiving student loan debt should be a priority during the coronavirus pandemic
Students need relief during the pandemic. Leniency on their loan payments would help.