The Summer Newsroom

On March 13th, the government announced that interest would be waived on some federal student loans for an unspecified period of time during the COVID-19 pandemic. There may be other temporary measures unveiled in the coming weeks to reduce the...

As COVID-19 continues to cause school and business closures across the country, many student loan borrowers are facing unexpected changes in income and uncertainty around how to handle loan payments during this time. The Trump Administration's recent announcement about waiving...

If you’re a teacher with student loan debt, you’re not alone. Over two-thirds of educators borrow to attend school, and the majority have advanced degrees in addition to bachelor's degrees. The average loan debt for a teacher with a master’s...

Overview: Many student loan borrowers ask us about whether they should refinance their loans to lower their interest rate. While refinancing can help some borrowers lower their student debt load, there are a number of important factors that you should...

If you're starting this new decade with student debt, you're not alone. In fact, the student debt crisis is impacting over 45 million Americans today, including myself and other members of the Summer team. I sat down with my colleague,...

Confused by the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) process? Don’t worry! We’re here to help clarify how changes in your income affect how much of your student debt would be forgiven under PSLF. First, let’s start by quickly reviewing the...

Overview Many parents take out federal Parent PLUS loans to help pay for their children’s higher education. While the repayment plans available to borrowers with Parent PLUS loans are more limited compared to borrowers with other loan types, there are...

Jamie, a recent Tufts graduate, wanted to pursue a career where she could focus on improving agriculture and food systems. Unfortunately, the specialized education required for that career came with a hefty price tag: $109,227.65 in student debt. Jamie developed...

“Alienating,” says Susan. She’s been asked to summarize her experience living with student loan debt as a young, queer woman. She hesitates, and then adds, “And frustrating.” Life with student loan debt is especially alienating for Susan because she’s an...