Lawsuit Says Education Department Still Reports $4.6 Billion In Cancelled Student Loans
A new class action says the Education Department still reports $4.6 billion in cancelled student loans to credit bureaus, hurting 300,000+ borrowers.
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89 Groups Demand Congress Take Action As Student Loan Errors Hit Borrowers
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The FAFSA skips asset questions for families under $60,000 in income, families that received certain federal benefits, and maximum Pell Grant students. Here are the rules.
New Bipartisan Bill Would Count SAVE Forbearance Months Toward PSLF, No Buyback Required
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Newsom Signs Laws Letting California Community Colleges Add Up To 12 Bachelor’s Degrees
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