How Structured Settlements Impact Financial Aid
Unlike lump sum settlements, there are times when the money from structured settlements will have no impact on financial aid. Learn why.
Chipper App Review 2021: Chip Away At Your Student Debt
Chipper App is another app that’s designed to help you pay off your student loans faster, but the value it delivers versus the fees it charges is negligible.
Student Loan Calculator: Estimate Payments And Savings
Use our free student loan calculator to estimate your monthly payments, see if refinancing can save you money, and more.
8 Freaky Ways That Student Loans Can Get You Fired
Learn how your student loan debt can get you fired and what your employer can legally do regarding checking your credit and debt.
What PSLF Reforms Can Be Made Through Executive Action?
The Biden Administration reportedly wants to overhaul PSLF. Learn which PSLF reforms can be made through executive action and which can’t.
Is Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness Legal?
Automatic student loan forgiveness might sound great — but is it legal? And could it come with tax consequences? We dig up the details.
When Can The Department of Education Compromise Federal Student Debt?
The U.S. Department of Education can compromise federal student debt in certain situations that it’s deemed “uncollectable.” Learn more.
When Is Student Loan Discharge In Bankruptcy Legally Allowed?
Student loan discharge in bankruptcy is legal, but rarely allowed. We discuss a few proposed policy changes that could change that.
Undermatching: Why Do Smart Low-Income Students Not Enroll In Selective Colleges?
Why are talented, low-income students underrepresented in selective colleges? We explore the causes of undermatching and ways to reduce it.
How To Get Help From The Student Loan Ombudsman (And When)
Learn how to get additional help from a student loan ombudsman when you aren’t able to resolve your student loan disputes on your own.
Yes, Income Share Agreements (ISAs) Are Student Loans
Income Share Agreements (or ISAs) have been promoted as alternatives to student loan debt, but they are, in fact, student loans.