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Nearly 2 million student-loan borrowers are still waiting to learn if they'll get affordable monthly payments
The Department of Education told BI that it hopes to clear the backlog of income-driven repayment applications "over the next ...
Student loan borrowers in these jobs have most long-term financial impact
A new national survey reveals that public-sector employees are significantly more likely to hold student loan debt than their ...
Some student loan borrowers see credit scores plummet by over 100 points: 'I don't have 2 or 3 years to wait for my score to come back'
As federal student loan servicers once again report delinquent accounts to credit bureaus, borrowers feel the impact and ...
Student loan delinquencies tank credit scores for millions of borrowers: How to recover
Millions of student loan borrowers face credit score drops due to delinquencies, impacting their ability to secure new loans, ...
Over 1 in 5 Student Loan Borrowers Are ‘Seriously Delinquent’ — 4 Things You Can Do
On May 5, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) began collections on defaulted federal student loans as part of a broader effort to eliminate loan forgiveness programs initiated during the ...
Student Loan Defaults Spike As Trump Ends Pause On Late Payment Tracking — Black Borrowers Hit Hardest
Student loan debt has jumped up in the wake of the Trump administration’s choice to resume student loan reporting and ...
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Student loans have been confusing lately. Here’s a guide to know where you stand
Between collections resuming, courts blocking student loan programs and layoffs at the Education Department, borrowers might ...
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Biden Administration Hid Millions of Defaulted Student Loans
With official data of loan nonperformance (defaults and delinquencies) on federal student loans being kept hidden, the only ...
US: Debt collectors contacting you about students loans? Know your rights and how to avoid scammers
Debt collectors are required to legally provide a written validation notice that details the amount owed, the creditor's name ...
Student loan collections attract telephone scammers
AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RESUMED COLLECTIONS ON DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS THIS MONTH FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FIVE YEARS. NOW, YOU MAY BE WONDERING, WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS IF A DEBT COLLECTOR CONTACTS ...