Black students owe an average of 188% more student loan debt than white students — and consolidation could lead to total cancellation.By Renata SagoThis article was originally published on Word In Black.After decades of what it calls “historical failures in administering student loans,” the U...
For certain borrowers, consolidation was a prerequisite before this deadline to qualify for the upcoming payment count adjustment. Specifically, borrowers with specific federal student loans needed to consolidate their loans through the federal Direct loan program to become eligible for the forgiveness pro...
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Don’t count on another deadline extension. If you need to consolidate your loans to benefit from the IDR account adjustment, here’s how to do it by June 30. Check your loan types Confirm which types of loans you have before attempting to consolidate. “The really challenging...
Student Borrowers Face Deadline ; Loan Consolidation Driven by Rising RatesCollege students with federally backed loans should consolidate them before June 30 to lock in current interest rates, student loan industry experts say.Ganey, Terry
The December deadline is a ways away, but borrowers can take a few steps to prepare and get ahead of any potential confusion and avoid payment mishaps. First and foremost, make sure your loan servicer has your most updated contact information – especially if you moved during the last year...
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Learn more about federal student loan rehabilitation and consolidation at theU.S. Department of Education's student aid website. Bottom line Your tax return will be safe from garnishment this year, as long as you file before the Apr. 18 deadline. However, it's likely that student loan repa...
Once you confirm your loan is an FFEL, you can go to theDirect Consolidation Loan Applicationand fill out your personal information. If you are eligible for the PSLF, make sure to mark that you have or will apply. Otherwise, to qualify for the program, you must sign up for a...
If you don't have a William D. Ford direct loan and, instead, borrowed through the FFEL Program or the now-defunct Perkins Loan Program, you are allowed to consolidate those debts into adirect consolidation loan. The new consolidated loan is then eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ...