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No one should have to choose between retirement and student loan payments.
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Student debt isnāt just about tuition. Itās about predatory lending, disinvestment in public education, and rising costs.
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Did you know that folks who have been in repayment for 20+ years are at a higher risk of default? The system is broken. No one should be in repayment that long.
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Private lenders are rushing to the student loan market because this administration prioritizes profits over people and education. Read more at:
www.forbes.com/sites/daniel...
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Trump Is Slashing Grad School Loans. Private Firms Are Racing To Profit
With Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill ending the Grad Plus program, private lenders are eyeing billions in new business, but some students could be left in the cold.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daniellechemtob/2025/09/24/trump-is-slashing-grad-school-loans-these-companies-are-scrambling-to-step-in/
3 days ago
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Changes to Parent Plus loans will leave parents with limited options and discourage students from attending college. Read more at:
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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Trumpās changes to Parent Plus student loans may limit college options
New caps on Parent Plus loans leave some parents of high school seniors worried they will no longer be able to afford their school of choice.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2025/09/23/college-financial-aid-parent-plus-loans-trump/
3 days ago
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Borrowers can barely afford what they are currently paying for their student loan payments. Now imagine a $400 increase... This is unacceptable. Read more about what could happen to your payments soon:
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
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Student Loan Payments Will Jump $400 Or More Per Month, Warns Group
Millions of student loan borrowers will see sharp increases in their payments in the coming months, according to a new analysis by a borrower advocacy organization.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2025/09/22/student-loan-payments-will-jump-400-or-more-per-month-warns-group/
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New: ED says it's delaying implementation of IBR changes that could result in lower payments for borrowers, including Parent Plus holders. Read more here:
x.com/AdamSMinsky/...
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Adam S. Minsky on X: "This one is flying under the radar a bit -- but despite an immediate change to IBR rules under the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," the Dept. of Ed is delaying implementation until this winter, putting some borrowers at risk of dire financial consequences. https://t.co/TOCRqFbkSh" / X
This one is flying under the radar a bit -- but despite an immediate change to IBR rules under the "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," the Dept. of Ed is delaying implementation until this winter, putting some borrowers at risk of dire financial consequences. https://t.co/TOCRqFbkSh
https://x.com/AdamSMinsky/status/1968700642798497842
10 days ago
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If you feel that the incoming student loan changes are confusing: you are not alone. See what is coming and when. Read more here:
www.seattletimes.com/business/a-g...
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A guide to student loan repayment amid recent changes, complications
The student loan landscape has become so complicated that many borrowers need a detailed road map. This guide will help you sort through your options.
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/a-guide-to-student-loan-repayment-amid-recent-changes-complications/
12 days ago
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Today is the last day to submit a public comment opposing changes to PSLF. Unsure what to write? Use our form and add some of your own comments:
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
Comments close today (9/17) at 11:59 PM ET
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Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers
Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers by sending a letter to the Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-pslf-eligibility-for-all-public-service-workers/
12 days ago
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Some borrowers owe more at 50 than they did at 25. Thatās not just repayment, thatās a lifelong punishment.
12 days ago
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Changes could be coming to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Take a moment to read through what's being proposed and TAKE ACTION! Today (9/17) is the deadline to submit a public comment opposing these changes. Submit a comment here:
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
12 days ago
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Free college isnāt just a dream; itās a choice. We need lawmakers to prioritize people over profits.
13 days ago
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Did DC think borrowers would stay silent? Weāll continue to fight for our rights, no matter the obstacles! Read more:
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
#StudentLoans
#FightForYourRights
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Group Files Class Action Lawsuit Over Blocked Student Loan Forgiveness
A labor union filed a class action complaint this week, alleging that the Department of Education is unlawfully blocking student loan forgiveness under IDR and PSLF.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2025/09/10/group-files-class-action-lawsuit-over-blocked-student-loan-forgiveness/
14 days ago
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Imagine dedicating your career to public service and then having your hard-earned PSLF relief stripped away. This is NOT okay! Join us in opposing these actions now:
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
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Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers
Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers by sending a letter to the Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-pslf-eligibility-for-all-public-service-workers/
14 days ago
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Millions of borrowers are facing tough times as DC seems to ignore the struggles of working-class Americans. Read more about the rising financial anxiety and the impact of student loans here:
www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...
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He's $130K in debt with a 1-year-old to feed: Why some students are spiraling right now
Student loan repayment is getting harder ā and for many young Americans, it's becoming more confusing and emotionally overwhelming.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/09/03/gen-z-student-loan-financial-anxiety-stress/85724653007/
15 days ago
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PSLF has been around for 20 years and the current administration wants to limit the program's eligibility. PSLF should not be tampered with for political purposes, raise your voice against this today:
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
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Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers
Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers by sending a letter to the Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-pslf-eligibility-for-all-public-service-workers/
16 days ago
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Being hit with a massive tax bill after getting your student loans forgiven is cruel. If folks can't afford a student loan payment, how can they afford a $10k tax bill?
www.newsweek.com/student-loan...
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Student loan update: Borrowers may still owe thousands after forgiveness
Student loan forgiveness can sometimes result in a tax bill, known as a "tax bomb."
https://www.newsweek.com/student-loan-update-borrowers-owe-thousands-after-forgiveness-2123214
17 days ago
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PSLF has provided relief to MILLIONS of Americans, including our dedicated teachers, nurses, and city employees. No administration should be able to decide who qualifies based on political alignment. If you agree, add your name here:
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
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Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers
Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers by sending a letter to the Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-pslf-eligibility-for-all-public-service-workers/
17 days ago
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Join us TODAY (Thurs, Sept 11) for a student loan webinar at 7pm ET! We'll cover federal updates, PSLF, IDR, and more. RSVP here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Want to learn more about potential changes to PSLF? Check out SDCC in
@thenation.com
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www.thenation.com/article/poli...
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Trump Could Soon Strip Student Loan Forgiveness From Millions of Borrowers
Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program could deem organizations and governments āineligible employersā if they donāt align themselves with the presidentās agenda.
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/public-service-student-loan-forgiveness-ineligible-employers-trump/
19 days ago
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Borrowers are struggling. Don't take it from us, listen to the numbers and the facts. This is not normal, this is immoral.
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/s...
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Student loan borrowers pausing payments have doubled since 2024, expert calculates
More people are pausing their student loan payments, amid the fallout of the Biden-era SAVE plan and other troubling economic conditions.
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/student-loan-borrowers-forbearances-deferments.html
20 days ago
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We have 9 days to save PSLF from proposed and unwanted changes. Take action to protect this loan forgiveness program for millions of Americans today.
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
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Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers
Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers by sending a letter to the Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-pslf-eligibility-for-all-public-service-workers/
21 days ago
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Sec. McMahon is purposely mishandling the well-being of all student loan borrowers. Her inability to lead and her cruel agenda are actively harming millions of Americans.
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
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Student Loan Forgiveness Application Backlog Gets Even Worse
A major backlog of applications for a popular federal student loan forgiveness program shows no signs of improving.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2025/08/18/student-loan-forgiveness-application-backlog-gets-even-worse/
22 days ago
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Read more about how the PSLF neg reg could impact you if you're working towards loan forgiveness:
www.studentdebtcrisis.org/post/protect...
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Protecting PSLF: How The Latest Changes Could Impact The Popular Program
On August 18, 2025, the Department of Education published its preliminary rule stating its proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Submit a Public Comment today.
https://www.studentdebtcrisis.org/post/protecting-pslf-how-the-latest-changes-could-impact-the-popular-program
23 days ago
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"Longer payment periods and cuts to financial aid will force students to take private loans, for which there is no option for loan forgiveness," says SDCC's Sabrina Calazans. Read more about the upcoming student loan changes and what you need to know:
www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educatio...
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What changes will Trumpās āBig Beautiful Billā bring for colleges and students?
As classes get started on college campuses across the U.S., schools and students are absorbing the changes that the recent law will bring to everything from educational loans to taxes on endowments.
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Education/2025/0829/college-students-big-beautiful-bill-trump
23 days ago
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Student loan interest isnāt just high, itās predatory.
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Ready to take action beyond signing petitions? Become a volunteer and help mobilize your community! Email us to learn how to get started.
24 days ago
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The student debt crisis doesn't end at student debt. It affects mental health, highlights racial & gender inequities, and worsens the affordability crisis impacting millions of Americans right now.
24 days ago
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"Iām 71 and have 3 student loans now. My income is 23,000 a year. Iām freaking out." - Borrower in NY The student debt crisis affects all generations, not just young people.
25 days ago
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Many borrowers have been waiting months for their applications to be processed. This is unacceptable. The Department of Education needs to do its job.
26 days ago
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Folks are finally seeing their PSLF processed. While this brings a glimmer of hope, there's still much work ahead to fix the student loan system. Read more:
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
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Student Loan Forgiveness āGolden Lettersā Offer Hope As Problems Mount
An apparent surge of student loan forgiveness approval letters under PSLF is offering hope to borrowers. But significant problems and threats remain.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2025/08/27/student-loan-forgiveness-golden-letters-offer-hope-as-problems-mount/
26 days ago
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Yesterday was Labor Day, and now the Department of Education is looking to limit Public Service Loan Forgiveness for certain workers... Can someone explain how that makes sense? š¤ Learn more and take action:
actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...
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Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers
Protect PSLF Eligibility For All Public Service Workers by sending a letter to the Department of Education's negotiated rulemaking committee today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/protect-pslf-eligibility-for-all-public-service-workers/
27 days ago
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Did you know that PSLF has been around for almost 20 years? This program must be protected at all costs for all current and future borrowers who devote themselves to public service.
about 1 month ago
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Confused by loan servicers, IDR, or PSLF changes? Youāre not alone. It shouldn't be this complicated to navigate the student loan landscape.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Tell Congress Cancel Student Debt
45 million Americans carry the burden of the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis. This crisis should have never gotten to this point. Congress must act swiftly and cancel student debt for all to provide financial relief and stimulate the economy.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-congress-cancel-student-debt/
about 1 month ago
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Employees working for organizations deemed ineligible for PSLF due to the negotiated rulemaking changes could lose access to loan forgiveness. This is unacceptable:
www.studentdebtcrisis.org/post/protect...
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Protecting PSLF: How The Latest Changes Could Impact The Popular Program
On August 18, 2025, the Department of Education published its preliminary rule stating its proposed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Submit a Public Comment today.
https://www.studentdebtcrisis.org/post/protecting-pslf-how-the-latest-changes-could-impact-the-popular-program
about 1 month ago
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The wrap on RAP is that it's not a great option for many folks with student debt. Check out what our partners have to say about RAP.
www.newsweek.com/student-loan...
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Student loan update: Warning issued over Trump's new plan
RAP was introduced under the "Big Beautiful Bill" that President Donald Trump signed into law last month.
https://www.newsweek.com/student-loan-update-warning-issued-over-trumps-new-plan-2112027
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Together, weāve built a movement. Now let's grow it. Sign our petition to cancel student debt, spread the word, and take action today.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Tell Congress Cancel Student Debt
45 million Americans carry the burden of the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis. This crisis should have never gotten to this point. Congress must act swiftly and cancel student debt for all to provide financial relief and stimulate the economy.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-congress-cancel-student-debt/
about 1 month ago
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FACT: Limits to federal loan borrowing and Pell Grants will create a boom in private student loan lending. Yet again, profit is being prioritized over people.
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Every click counts. Contact your representatives today and urge them to fight for student debt cancellation. Itās fast. Itās powerful. Itās time.
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Your Lawmakers: Take the Student Debt Crisis Seriously
Tell Your Lawmakers: Take the Student Debt Crisis Seriously by sending a letter to your representatives today!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-take-the-student-debt-crisis-seriously/
about 1 month ago
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No one should lose sleep over student loans. Letās end this crisis FOR GOOD.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Tell Congress Cancel Student Debt
45 million Americans carry the burden of the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis. This crisis should have never gotten to this point. Congress must act swiftly and cancel student debt for all to provide financial relief and stimulate the economy.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-congress-cancel-student-debt/
about 1 month ago
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"My income is considerably reduced at this point. Currently in SAVE forbearance and I have no idea what my payment is going to look like when this ends." - Borrower in VT Student debt is a poor policy choice, not a personal failure.
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Student debt is holding millions back. Add your voice to the growing demand for full cancellation.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Tell Congress Cancel Student Debt
45 million Americans carry the burden of the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis. This crisis should have never gotten to this point. Congress must act swiftly and cancel student debt for all to provide financial relief and stimulate the economy.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-congress-cancel-student-debt/
about 1 month ago
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šØHeads up! Your servicer could be changing, especially if you're working towards PSLF šØ Check out this article for what to expect:
www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
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Tell Your Lawmakers: Take the Student Debt Crisis Seriously
Tell Your Lawmakers: Take the Student Debt Crisis Seriously by sending a letter to your representatives today!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2025/08/20/student-loans-with-this-servicer-will-be-transferred-within-months-says-department-of-education/
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Working towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)? Check out this article about potential changes coming that could impact you and millions of Americans as early as July 2026:
www.insidehighered.com/news/governm...
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New Dept. of Ed Rule Limits Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Student advocates and higher ed lobbyists fear the suggested changes could lead to a shortfall in employees to fill high-demand, low-wage jobs.
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/government/student-aid-policy/2025/08/19/new-dept-ed-rule-limits-public-service-loan
about 1 month ago
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Saddled with student loans? Youāre not alone. We're building people power to demand a fair and just system.
about 1 month ago
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Don't miss out! We're hosting a student loan workshop tonight. RSVP here:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
about 1 month ago
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Imagine a future without student debt. Now help us build it.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...
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Tell Congress Cancel Student Debt
45 million Americans carry the burden of the $1.7 trillion student debt crisis. This crisis should have never gotten to this point. Congress must act swiftly and cancel student debt for all to provide financial relief and stimulate the economy.
https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/tell-congress-cancel-student-debt/
about 1 month ago
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"I'm already struggling to provide for my family and student loan debt adds to my current financial stressors." - Borrower in OH No family should have to face financial uncertainty due to a high student loan payment.
about 1 month ago
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Student debt takes a toll on both finances and mental health. For many individuals and families, the weight of this debt can feel overwhelming.
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Borrowers in SAVE don't have a couple hundred dollars a month to pay towards interest. Millions can barely make ends meet. This is unacceptable and cruel for borrowers who are in dire need of financial relief.
www.cbsnews.com/news/student...
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Student loan interest for millions resumes today. The average monthly payment could rise $300.
Millions of borrowers in forbearance through the SAVE plan will see interest start accruing on Friday. Here's what to know.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/student-loan-interest-resumes-august-1-forbearance-save-300-month/
about 1 month ago
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