Thousands of borrowers received emails this week notifying them that their student loans will be discharged under the Sweet v ...

If forgiveness is implemented or the litigation is resolved, borrowers will have 60 days after that before their payments ...

Student debt relief requires multiple steps. Borrowers need to learn about different types of federal programs, available consolidation options, and private loan repayment methods to create their ...

See how settlement fees and monthly costs compare across top-rated debt relief companies. Forbes Advisor collects consumer ...

Despite court fights and policy delays in 2025, federal student loan relief is still moving forward for many borrowers. The Department of Education has approved additional discharges even as some ...

The Fresh Start Program can move your loans out of default and help you qualify for forgiveness options -- but you have to apply by Sep. 30. Rebecca Safier Contributor Rebecca Safier is a personal ...

Deferment is typically granted as the result of a qualifying event, like returning to school. Sallie Mae®* offers deferment for private student loan borrowers while they're in school, working an ...

At a June 18 campaign rally in Racine, Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump slammed the Biden administration's efforts to forgive student debt as "vile" and "not even legal." "The students aren't ...

Your Social Security check isn't fully shielded from old federal student loans. Here's how much is at risk.