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The Truth about Student Loans and the Bankruptcy Undue Hardship Discharge

April 04, 2013
by Deanne Loonin
We have testified and written about the urgent need to restore bankruptcy rights for student loan borrowers.  A robust debate on this topic is certainly welcome, but it is critical to get the facts straight.  […]
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Improving the Assistance Network for Student Loan Borrowers

February 06, 2013
by Deanne Loonin
When we released our “Finding a Way Out” report five years ago, we were extremely concerned about the lack of reliable and affordable resources for financially distressed student loan borrowers.  […]
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  • Do you have Parent PLUS loans? Act now to lower your payments before options disappear.
  • New videos to help older people with student loan debt
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  • Big Bill Means Big Changes For Student Loan Borrowers: What You Need to Know
  • Student Loan Collections Are Back—Here’s What You Need to Know
  • Screenshot Your IDR Progress Today
  • Collection of Defaulted Student Loans to Begin Soon: What Borrowers Need to Know Now
  • IDR Application is Back Up
  • PART 2: The Current Impact on Borrowers of Lawsuits Challenging the SAVE Plan and the Removal of IDR Applications
  • PART 1: March 2025 Update on Lawsuits Challenging the SAVE Plan

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