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Teachers Rally Against Musk's Education Control

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and other unions filed a federal lawsuit Monday alleging that DOGE staff, including a 19-year-old with a history of leaking information, have been given improper access to millions of Americans' sensitive student loan data, Social Security numbers, and other private records.

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GAO Releases Data on Return to Student Loan Repayments

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Nearly a third of borrowers whose federal student loans entered repayment in October 2023, following the COVID-19 pandemic extended pause, are past due on the payments, according to a newly released report from the U.S. The above pie chart shows the number of federal student loan borrowers in repayment by status, as of Jan.

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Student Loan Deadlines for 2022-2023: COVID-19 Relief, FAFSA and Others

Student Loan Hero

What are the COVID-19 student loan relief deadlines for federal debt repayments? You may have heard some student loan servicers are closing shop — when does that happen? Over next two years: Many federal student loan servicer contracts due to expire. When do you need to file your FAFSA for this year?

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How to Compare Financial Aid Packages and Get the Best Deal for College

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Understand Loans Loans are another part of your financial aid package that you need to take seriously. Unlike grants and scholarships, loans must be paid backoften with interest. When comparing offers, look closely at how much youre being offered in student loans.

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How Student Loan Amortization Works and How to Handle It

Student Loan Planner

Student loans are rapidly becoming part of everyday life for many people. When paying down your student loan balance, student loan interest, your monthly payment and your principal all interact through a process called amortization.

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Understanding Financial Aid: Loans, Grants, and Work-Study Explained

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

Its important to balance work-study with your class schedule to avoid burnout. From completing the FAFSA and completing the CSS Profile to reviewing the SAR, responding to requests for verification, comparing financial aid offers and understanding student loan options, Jodi is a fantastic resource when it comes to student financial aid.

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Student Loan Repayment Support

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With the Supreme Court scheduled to issue a verdict on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in the coming days, a final date may finally be available for when students are scheduled to begin their repayment later this year. If … Read more ».