Biden Administration announced that federal student loan payments had been paused, again, until August 31, 2022. Although this is the sixth extension, it is essential to look at different ways to begin paying off student loans.
by Sheena AllenPreviously, nearly 56% of high school graduates had filled out their FAFSA applications prior to the pandemic. However, once the pandemic hit and all education was forced to be done remotely, the percentage saw a fall to 53%.
by Viviana VazquezOne of the nation’s more recognizable financial aid institutions, Naivent, had to forgive the debt of 66,000 borrowers earlier this month. This decision came after a lawsuit with 39 state attorney generals determined that the student loan servicer was forcing a portion of their borrowers into costly repayment plans, which they knew they would not be able to pay off.
by Matin VarshochiOn December 22, 2021, the White House announced the extension of the student loan relief plan until May 1, 2022. President Joe Biden stated that he would extend the relief period for an additional 90 days.
by Viviana VazquezThe FAFSA for the 2022-2023 school year is now available and should be completed as soon as possible to maximize your financial aid. Before completing the FAFSA, it is vital to meet these specific requirements.
by Viviana VazquezWhen you apply for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) you must make sure that you fill out every detail carefully. Here are three common mistakes that can hurt your application:
by Nailah HerbertUnderstanding the financial aid process can be confusing. Therefore, we are debunking 5 common FAFSA myths.
by CapWayA mistake on the FAFSA can lead to a lot of frustration and can result in you missing out on much needed financial aid. Save yourself the headache and get your FAFSA questions answered before you apply.
by CapWay