PSLF Waiver for Spousal Consolidation Loans
Finally, there is a method to get the PSLF waiver for Spousal (joint) consolidation loans. This video is not about how to split the loan. It is ONLY for PSLF waiver qualification. When the process for splitting spousal consolidations is announced, another . . .
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$10,000 to $20,000 Forgiveness, Forbearance Extension, and a New IDR Plan
The administration announced an extension to the CARES Act forbearance until December 31, 2022. Forgiveness of $10,000 to $20,000 will be available for loans held by the Department of Education. A new IDR plan has been suggested that could really help borrowers with just undergraduate loans. Watch . . .
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Borrower Defense to Repayment Failure
The Borrower Defense to Repayment process is failing. I also mention a new resource for spousal consolidation loans. . . .
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ITT Loan Escape Plans
If you're an ITT student, or know one, you know that ITT is closed effective September 6, 2016. No matter how it went down, the question you want answered now is what to do about your student loans. The short answer is, I really don't know. What follows is my suggestions, as The Student Loan Lawyer. . . .
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Josh Talks With NPR on Lawsuits for Private Student Loans
WNYC Radio's The Takeaway recently launched a year-long conversation about community colleges. On Thursday, November 19, 2015 I had the privilege of sitting down with John Hockenberry, the host of the show, to discuss a problem faced by those who decide to opt for a community college as a more . . .
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