The Summer Newsroom

Back in March 2020, the CARES Act put a pause on federally held student loans. For the first time in history, eligible borrowers were not required to make their monthly payments. At the same time, the interest rate for these...

It’s a new day for nearly one million student loan borrowers living in the Chicago area. We’re proud to announce that we are teaming up with Cook County and the Joyce Foundation to offer free Summer subscriptions to all Cook...

There have been a lot of news headlines swirling around about student loan forgiveness, and you may be wondering — how does this apply to me? Can I actually get my loans forgiven?  Let’s take a look at the options...

As confusing as filing taxes can be during “normal” years, this year’s tax season may be especially complicated. Following the economic chaos of 2020, taxpayers may have questions on how last year’s relief legislation may impact their returns. Many borrowers...

On January 20, President Biden issued a statement extending the payment freeze and interest waiver from the CARES Act until September 30, 2021, for most federally held student loans. Many of our borrowers have reached out with questions about how...

For the millions of Americans paying off private student loans, the financial impact of the past year will outlast temporary relief measures. Private loans don’t have as many repayment and forgiveness options as federal loans, and if you’re having trouble...

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program could have been a slam dunk for millions of borrowers. The qualifications seem simple enough: work in the public sector for ten years, and all your federal student loans are forgiven. But now, just...

When Tanya graduated with her master’s, she didn’t know what to expect from her student loans. This was her first time taking out loans for school — and from the outside looking in, paying off her debt seemed like it...

We are proud to partner with the American Federation of Teachers to bring our student loan tools to their members. This blog was originally posted by the American Federation of Teachers. By Eric Oddo I am a high school debate...