How do you fill out a PSLF form?
If you’re been pursuing PSLF for years and think you’re finally ready to apply for forgiveness, you’ve actually already gone through the steps, you may just not have known it!
You Can Shape the Future of Student Loans
Over the past year or so, we’ve seen a lot of positive movement on student loans. President Biden campaigned on student loan reform, and after years of growing national student debt, it seems like we’re finally seeing progress. While some are still eager to see sweeping student debt cancellation, let’s not ignore some of the major reforms that we’ve already seen
Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Plan Fixes On the Horizon
The federal student loan program still isn’t perfect, and these changes won’t solve every problem, but they’re yet another step along a path of significant improvements. If you’re wondering how these changes could affect your situation, give us a call! Otherwise, stay tuned for more updates on the Biden-Harris Administration’s revamp of federal student loans.
White House Continues Progress on Student Loans
Navigate isn’t a news organization, we’re student loan advisors and we make helping you our business. When we post tips, we do it to help our clients. We’re not here to catch attention, we do it to keep people informed and to help them save money. Student loans are expensive enough, so look to the experts when you need the best information.
Penalties For Student Loan Servicers “Breaking the Law”
When Navigate testified in front of the Dept. of Ed. last year, we identified a lack of servicer accountability as one of the core weaknesses of PSLF. Now, we’re seeing the government take real action against servicer malfeasance. We hope this is just the first step. #Onwards.
As Fed Hikes Interest Rates, Private Student Loans Will Cost More
If you were dreading getting ready to resume your student loan payments in May, you have more of a reprieve. You can use this time, however, to make plans for making payments in the fall. If you’re not sure what to do, we have some advice to prepare yourself. If you’ve already gone through the effort to get ready to resume payments, you’re in a good place for when they do in September. Enjoy the extra cash you were expecting to pay, and consider saving it towards something nice for yourself!
Biden to Extend Student Loan Moratorium through August
If you were dreading getting ready to resume your student loan payments in May, you have more of a reprieve. You can use this time, however, to make plans for making payments in the fall. If you’re not sure what to do, we have some advice to prepare yourself. If you’ve already gone through the effort to get ready to resume payments, you’re in a good place for when they do in September. Enjoy the extra cash you were expecting to pay, and consider saving it towards something nice for yourself!
New Possibilities Ahead for Student Loan Forgiveness
In the meantime, your best bet is to take advantage of existing programs such as the Limited Waiver Opportunity for PSLF. If you have any questions about it, we’re always here to help you with your specific needs!
Qualifying for Loan Forgiveness the Easy Way: The PSLF Help Tool
The PSLF Help Tool is designed to guide borrowers through the steps of determining if their employment qualified them for PSLF, making sure they’re on the right repayment plan, and filling out the ECF properly.
The Gift of PSLF for Future Generations
We and our partners are working to make sure that PSLF stays strong, works better, and endures. You may not be able to wrap it and tie a bow around it, but—for many—PSLF is a gift that keeps on giving, and one that can last for generations.