Student Loan Forgiveness Is In Limbo But Could The Interest Deduction Vanish, Too?
Student loan forgiveness has been in the forefront, but the potential elimination of the student loan interest deduction warrants close attention, too.
Increasing student loan borrowing will 'change lives'
In what could be his final act as economy minister, Conor Murphy has decided to increase the maintenance loan by 20%. The change will come into effect from September 2025 and will cost his department around £50m.
After 5 Years, Student Loan Borrowers May See Credit Scores Suffer For Missed Payments
KEY TAKEAWAYS Federal student loan borrowers could see their credit scores suffer for missed payments for the first time since the COVID-19 student loan payment pause.Late or missing payments have not been reported to credit reporting agencies and wages have not been garnished since the pandemic.
Student Loan Borrowers Could Get $2.25 Million: Here's Who's Impacted
Borrowers holding private student loans managed by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (NCSLT) may soon receive a share of $2.25 million in compensation for alleged improper debt collection practices.
How to make principal-only payments on student loans
Shutterstock How to make principal-only payments on student loans. M aking principal-only payments on student loans (either monthly or just occasionally) can help speed
Most Student Loan Borrowers Are Overwhelmed As Repayment Plans Keep Changing
Almost 70% of federal student loan borrowers feel overwhelmed while navigating their payment options as they struggle to keep up with the confusing and ever-changing repayment landscape.
$2 trillion in student loan debt is in limbo under Trump
American student loan debt is sky-high, with some estimates putting the total number over $2.19 trillion—that’s higher than all U.S. credit card and auto loan debt combined. President Joe Biden and his administration made numerous attempts to alleviate the burden of student loans,
Is now the time to refinance student loans?
With a new administration in the White House, the future of student loan forgiveness is unclear. You don't need to know a historian to know these figures. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the icons of the past who show up on our screens the most frequently.
These Student Loans Should Not Be Affected By Trump's Temporary Loans And Grants Pause
An order by President Donald Trump will freeze potentially trillions of dollars of grants and loans starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, but most student loan borrowers will not be effected.
Student loan wage garnishment: how it works and how you can stop it
When you do not make payments on your student loan debt for long enough, your loan servicer may take another route to get back the money you owe. One of these avenues is seizing your wages, also known as wage garnishment.
Student loans for millions of federal borrowers won't be halted under Trump's funding freeze, the Education Department says
The Education Department said that student-loan borrowers will continue to receive aid under President Trump's temporary ...
Student Loans Still Available After White House’s Temporary Funding Pause
FAFSA applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are due June 30, after which the application will be unavailable on the ...
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Will Trump Toss Out the SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan? Here's What Experts Say
There's been a barrage of sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump's administration since taking office on Jan.
How To Get a Student Loan Online: A Complete Guide
Finding the best online student loan lender depends on several factors. “Students should carefully review interest rates, ...
Student Loan Interest to Increase Under Republican Plan: What to Know
Republican lawmakers have proposed a change that would end halted interest payments for borrowers while in school.
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Trump's Funding Freeze Halted. What Financial Aid and Student Loan Recipients Should Know
Just before the Trump-Vance administration's federal funding freeze was set to go live, it was blocked by US District Judge ...
How Much of my Monthly Budget Should Go to Student Loans?
Strike the right balance with a payment that makes progress on the debt without stretching your budget too thin.
Private Student Loan Rates: January 28, 2025—Loan Rates Fall
Rates on 10-year fixed-rate private student loans slipped last week. If you’re interested in picking up a private student ...