I Need Help With My Student Loans
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Higher Ed, Not Debt Partners Respond: President Biden Cancels Student Debt, Extends the Payment Pause, and Announces Additional Reforms
On August 24, 2022, President Biden announced broad cancellation for federal student loan borrowers, in addition to an extension of the federal student loan payment pause through…
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Student Loan Payment Suspension Extended through September 30, 2021: What Borrowers Need to Know
This blog originally appeared on www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org By the National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project | January 28, 2021 On January 20, 2021, his first day in…
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Addressing Student Debt During COVID-19: What Our Partners and Allies Think
The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has not only impacted the national economy, but is now preventing families from being able to make ends meet.
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Did Your School Close?
Some of our partners at a law firm may have opportunity for potential legal assistance for student loan borrowers. Please try to provide as much detail as possible including dates of attendance and program enrolled in. We’ll be in touch directly if they are able to take up your case.
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Free Student Loan Webinars on National Student Loan Debt Awareness Day
Higher Ed, Not Debt has partnered with Student Debt Crisis to host a series of webinars on April 25, 2018 to help student loan borrowers understand what’s happening with policy affecting their financial well-being, and help them understand their repayment options.
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Tell DeVos: A Partial Refund for a Full Scam Isn’t OK.
The Department’s announcement of partial relief is unacceptable. The DeVos Department of Education is essentially telling students who succeeded, despite what predatory schools put them through, that their awful experiences with those schools don’t matter.
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What Our Partners Think of the New Student Loan Borrower Defense Rule
Today the Department of Education released its final regulations on protecting students and taxpayers from predatory institutions, and ensuring a process of loan forgiveness in cases of… Read more
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Did Your College Close?
If your college or career/trade school closed while you were enrolled, or soon after you withdrew, the Department of Education may be able to help.
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REPAYE: How One Little-Known Program Could Stop Thousands From Defaulting On Student Loans
REPAYE certainly differentiates itself by being the first federal loan repayment program that includes every single Direct Loan borrower. This large potential impact may allow REPAYE to become a crucial tool for millions of borrowers, however one thing stands in the way: awareness.
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We Can’t Afford To Wait: How States and Municipalities Can Help Curtail the Student Debt Crisis
Fixing the student debt crisis at the national level is taking too long and borrowers need relief. States and cities can take action now—take a look.
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What We Have to Say About the CFPB’s Findings on Loan Servicing Failures
According to the CFPB, consumers describe companies using a wide range of sloppy, patchwork practices that can create obstacles to repayment, raise costs, cause distress, and contribute to driving struggling borrowers to default.
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Reduce Your Student Loan Debt
REDUCE PAYMENTS
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Tell Your Student Loan Lender You Want a Payment You Can Afford
SAMPLE LETTERS
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Members of the Military: Get Help With Unfair Loan Fees
LOAN HELP
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A Federal Work Study Agenda to Better Serve Low-income Students
REPORT
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FACT SHEETS: Refinancing Student Loans, State-by-State
FACT SHEETS
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Senator Elizabeth Warren Fights for Student Loan Refinancing
PRESS CONFERENCE
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‘Ivory Tower’ Film: Host a Screening
Opening 6/13
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#ItsOurInterest Video Project
VIDEO MONTAGE
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Student Loan Refinancing Calulator
Use our calculator below to see how much money you could save by refinancing your student loans!
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Refinancing Chat
GP VIDEO CHAT
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Wall Street Profits or Student Opportunity?
WALL STREET REPORT
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Student Impact Project
STUDENT IMPACT PROJECT
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Higher Ed Not Debt Launch (INFOGRAHPIC)
INFOGRAPHIC
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The Great Cost Shift Continues
DEMOS REPORT
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Watch Now : Higher Ed Not Debt Movie by Brave New Films
MOVIE
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USSA Teach In Packet
TEACH IN PACKET
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Spring Events Host Guide
HOST GUIDE
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The Student Perspective on Federal Financial Aid Reform
REPORT
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America’s Changing Economy
REPORT
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CFBP File A Complaint Tool
Submit your complaint
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Doing Away With Debt
REPORT
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Beyond The Debt-For-Diploma System
REPORT
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Disinvestment In Higher Education And The Student Loan Debt Crisis
REPORT
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The Great Cost Shift
REPORT
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Pay As You Earn and Income-Based Repayment
FACT SHEET
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The True Size of the Student Debt Crisis
INFOGRAPHIC
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Do You Qualify for Pay As You Earn And Income Based Repayment?
Use the flowchart to see if you could lower your monthly payments.