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Federal judge blocks revamped Biden student loan handout, latest legal setback for the administration
A federal judge in Georgia has temporarily blocked President Biden's administration from implementing its plan to waive federal student loans for almost 30 million borrowers.…
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Biden cancels another $6 billion in student loans, this time for public service workers
More student loan forgiveness is here, this time for 78,000 public service workers. Nurses, teachers, firefighters and a large array…
Some student loan borrowers are getting refunds on top of loan forgiveness, here’s who qualifies
Some student loan borrowers who have been making payments for over a decade under income-driven repayment and forgiveness programs have…
Biden 'cancels' nearly $6B in student loans for public sector workers
President Biden announced Thursday that $5.8 billion in student loans would be "canceled" for 78,000 borrowers working in the public…
These 10 states have gotten the most student loan forgiveness under Biden’s SAVE Plan
The U.S. Department of Education just published a state-by-state list of borrowers who have received forgiveness under President Biden’s Saving…
Student loan payments hinder retirement savings – Here’s how employers are helping
Student loan payments are getting in the way of building retirement savings for some, and in particular those Americans with…
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
The U.S. Department of Labor just announced $200 million in grants set to go towards apprenticeship programs. The funding is…
Some student loan forgiveness programs are set to end this year – here’s what to do if this affects you
The Biden Administration has implemented a variety of student loan programs to help borrowers deal with high debts. Many of…
Biden admin’s botched financial aid rollout under investigation by watchdog
The Biden administration's rollout of a new system for college students and their families to access federal financial aid has…
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student loans for borrowers enrolled in SAVE
President Joe Biden's Administration announced $1.2 billion in student loan forgiveness for qualifying borrowers enrolled in the Saving on Valuable…
Swing state residents reap benefits of Biden student loan handout
More than 25,000 borrowers in six key swing states are set to have over $200 million in student loan debt…
Students may qualify for a financial aid refund from their college under new Education Department proposal
Many students use their federal financial aid to enroll in meal plans at their universities. Traditionally, any unused money from…
Some student loan borrowers are boycotting payments, but the risk is high: survey
Millions of borrowers have missed student loan payments since the October restart and about 1 in 10 are refusing to…
Biden cancels $1.2 billion in student debt six months ahead of schedule
The White House on Wednesday announced that President Biden has canceled another $1.2 billion in student loan debt for more…
Private student loan interest rates trend back down for 10-year loans
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Student loan borrowers facing financial hardship may qualify for Biden’s new round of debt relief
The Biden-Harris administration recently released another proposal to help borrowers handle high-cost student loans. This round of student debt relief…
US Department of Education supports colleges and students amid FAFSA delays
The U.S. Department of Education is stepping in to help colleges process forms faster after the fix to the new Free Application…
More student loan forgiveness is on the horizon, as U.S. colleges commit to cost transparency
The new year brings some major moves in the student loan industry. From a new round of forgiveness to more…
Missed student loan payments set to affect credit scores again by the end of 2024: Here’s how to prepare
When student loans restarted in October of last year, many borrowers were less than excited. The one saving grace for…