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Does the SAVE Forbearance Count For PSLF?

SAVE forbearance doesn’t directly count toward PSLF, but the buyback option may help some borrowers qualify.

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AI Still Falls Short On Student Loan Forgiveness

We tested AI tools on PSLF questions. Some answers were right, but many were incomplete or wrong. Borrowers should rely on official guidance or actual experts.

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