What’s the Average Parent PLUS Loan Debt?
The average parent PLUS loan debt is $16,452, according to federal loan data analyzed by the Urban Institute, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. The data, based on academic year 2017-18…
Anna Helhoski
Anna Helhoski is a writer and NerdWallet's authority on student loans. Her work has appeared in The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post and USA Today. She recently paid off her own student loan debt and is motivated to help other borrowers do the same. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from SUNY Purchase. Email: [email protected]. Twitter: @annahelhoski
Posts by Anna Helhoski:
What’s the Average Student Loan Debt for a Bachelor’s Degree?
The average loan debt for a bachelor’s degree among the class of 2019 was $28,950, according to the most recent data available from The Institute for College Access & Success.…
What Are the Odds I’ll Get Student Loan Forgiveness?
The odds you’ll get student loan forgiveness are generally low since the vast majority of borrowers fail to meet one or more of the federal government’s requirements for eligibility. »…
College, Interrupted: The Case for Going (Back) to School
A cautionary note for the high school classes of 2020 and 2021: Waiting to enroll in college decreases the likelihood you’ll ever attend or complete a degree. It’s a valid…
National Association of Consumer Advocates Review: Student Loan Help
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Organization: National Association of Consumer Advocates Mission statement: The National…
Student Borrower Protection Center Review: Student Loan Help
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate organizations student loan borrowers can look to, like this one. Organization: Student Borrower Protection Center. Mission…
Adam Minsky, Student Loan Lawyer Review: Student Loan Help
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Legal representative: Adam S. Minsky, student loan law. Mission statement:…
Stanley Tate, Student Loan Lawyer Review: Student Loan Help
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Legal representative: Stanley Tate, Esq. Mission statement: “My job is…
National Consumer Law Center Review: Student Loan Help
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Organization: National Consumer Law Center’s Student Loan Borrower Assistance Project.…
National Foundation for Credit Counseling Review: Student Loan Help
To help student loan borrowers avoid scams, NerdWallet is rounding up information on legitimate sources of help, like this one. Organization: National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Mission statement: “Since 1951,…
