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Looking at the Polls
October 14, 2013
Thanks to so many of you for responding to the new polling feature on our home page. Your responses reveal some interesting and often surprising results. In the first poll from […]
Continue Reading →Can I discharge my student loans if I am dissatisfied with the school I attended?
October 01, 2013
by Temp Author
No, but you may qualify for a school-related discharge if the school closed while you were there or if the school falsely certified your eligibility for a loan. You may have other remedies if […]
Continue Reading →Do private loan lenders have the same collection powers?
September 19, 2013
by Temp Author
No. Private loan lenders have less collection powers than the government.
Continue Reading →What if I already filed bankruptcy, but my student loans weren’t discharged?
September 19, 2013
by Temp Author
You can reopen your bankruptcy case at any time to try to discharge the student loans. There should be no additional filing fee to reopen a case for this purpose.
Continue Reading →Is there a discharge for military service?
September 19, 2013
by Temp Author
Yes, in the Perkins loan program. Full-time military service also counts toward public service forgiveness. More info. on programs for military.
Continue Reading →How does default occur on a private loan?
September 19, 2013
by Temp Author
It depends on the grounds for default listed in the loan agreement. You can usually go into default on a private loan as soon as you miss a payment.
Continue Reading →How do I get back into repayment if I have defaulted on a federal loan?
September 19, 2013
by Temp Author
The best ways to repay out of default are through consolidation or rehabilitation.
Continue Reading →How do I know if I should consolidate?
September 19, 2013
by Temp Author
Consolidation is used to reduce and simplify monthly payments by rolling multiple loans into one. However, it can also lengthen the period of repayment and therefore increase the total amount you will […]
Continue Reading →The Problem with Parent PLUS Loans
September 19, 2013
PLUS loans are the only federal student loans that come with some “creditworthiness” requirements. Basically, the government will deny an application if the parent is considered delinquent for 90 days […]
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Important Note: On June 24, 2024, two court decisions temporarily blocked parts of the SAVE Plan from taking effect. These decisions may change borrowers’ rights and access to certain benefits, including repayment plans. We will update this website with more details on how this will impact borrowers soon. Visit here for more information.
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