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How Inflation Impacts Student Loan Borrowers

Student Loan Planner

So it’s fitting that we’ve seen inflation in 2022 higher than any time since 1980. This impacts you as a student loan borrower in a number of different ways depending on the type of repayment approach you’re taking with your loans. If you’re careful, […].

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TICAS Policy Agenda Tackles the Flaws in the Higher Ed System

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Institute for College Access and Success (TICAS) has released its latest policy recommendations to make postsecondary education affordable and completable for all students. “It Can students get childcare, or food? Because you can’t have student success without those things.” Can they have healthcare?

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225 Organizations Urge Biden to Extend Federal Student Loan Payment Pause

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A coalition of 225 organizations representing students, workers, and people of color have called on President Joe Biden to extend the federal student loan payment pause and to use every legal authority available to enact the debt relief. 31, 2022, resuming federal student loan payments in the new year.

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IDR Forgiveness Strategy for Undergrad Borrowers From a Pro

Student Loan Planner

Since 2000, the average cost of college has more than doubled and outpaced inflation with annual growth of 7.1%. In recent years, in-state undergraduate yearly tuition has been $9,400; for out-of-state students, the cost is $27,300. That’s not including living expenses!

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Inflation and 529 Plans

College Planners of America

TCI found that over 80% of parents are concerned about the impact of inflation on their college savings and the volatility of the stock market. The rate of CPI inflation appears to have peaked at 9.1% Inflation is heading down, but it’s still too high for a healthy economy. I nflation and the U.S. in November of 2022.

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Federal Student Loan Limits: How to Pay for College When You Max Out

Student Loan Hero

Federal student loans are a popular way to pay for college since they offer low-interest rates and flexible repayment terms. However, the Department of Education sets student loan limits, restricting how much you can borrow per year and in total throughout your entire educational career. PLUS Loan limits.

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As Student Debt Relief Programs Stall, New Report Shows Borrowers are Struggling

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As several of the Biden administration’s student loan debt relief programs are blocked, delayed, or under fire, a new report suggests that many student loan borrowers continue to struggle following the economic upheaval of the pandemic and ongoing inflation.