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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Subsidized Graduate Student Loans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Interest rates on graduate loans have reached their highest levels since 2006, adding to the financial burden. Many essential professionsincluding mental health clinicians, school administrators, nurse practitioners, and physical therapistsrequire graduate degrees but do not guarantee high earning potential upon graduation.

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The Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Account Adjustment: Moving Millions of Borrowers Closer to Cancellation

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

One significant barrier between borrowers and an IDR plan was poor communication: loan servicers failed to tell borrowers that they were eligible to enroll in an IDR plan or provided them with inaccurate information about their repayment status and options. It can convert other types of federal loans into Direct Loans.

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A Major Flaw in the IDR Account Adjustment: Excluding Time in Default

NCLC Student Loan Borrower Assistance

By Kyra Taylor , National Consumer Law Center and Winston Berkman-Breen , Student Borrower Protection Center This blog is the third post in a three part series about the IDR Account Adjustment and the continued flexibilities available to borrowers seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Did you default on your federal student loans?

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Young, Brilliant, and Ready: Preparing Black Males for Postsecondary Opportunities and Transitions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Acclimate collegiate Black males to the campus career center for employment, internship, and skill development opportunities.

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Is a Spouse Responsible for Student Loans? How Marriage Impacts Debt

Student Loan Hero

Understanding how marriage affects student loans can be tricky. For instance, you might wonder whether a spouse is responsible for student loans incurred before marriage, or what happens after a divorce. However, this depends on when the debt was acquired, who cosigned the loan and where you reside.

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College Grants and Scholarships for Women in 2023

Student Loan Hero

Since 2006, the organization has provided over 180 women in California’s Coachella Valley with $700,000 in grants. Graduate students. Paying off student loans. These scholarships can help reduce your costs and prevent you from borrowing more federal or private student loans than necessary.