What No Student Loan Payments Until 2021 Means for You
You don’t have to make another federal student loan payment in 2020. Now is the time, though, to decide what to do before your bill arrives in January 2021. Federal…
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
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Student Loan Borrowers: Don’t Wait on Congress for More Relief
Federal student loan borrowers haven’t had to make payments since March. But without continued government intervention, those unable to pay can expect long waits for help come October when bills…
Is This Student Loan Company Legit?
Let’s say you can’t make your student loan payment and you’re looking for help. You find a company through an advertisement that says it will help you, but you’re not…
College During COVID-19: Your Aid Questions Answered
Navigating college is challenging enough without adding a pandemic to the mix. To clear up confusion about how COVID-19 could affect financial aid and paying for college, here are answers…
When Colleges Say Stay Home: Options for Undergrad, Grad, Veteran and International Students
Now that big-name colleges are announcing plans to go remote in the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic, others are expected to follow. How does that change the financial math?…
Best Parent Loans for College: PLUS and Private
Parent loans for college are available to parents and legal guardians. There are two types: federal parent PLUS loans and private parent loans.
How to Make FAFSA Corrections and Updates
You can make corrections or updates to the information you provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, even after it is processed. Here’s how: Go to…
Don’t Fall for COVID-19 Student Loan Relief Scams
Student loan borrowers were targets for scams before the coronavirus pandemic hit. The longer people struggle, the more desperate they become, and that’s when scammers and fraudsters thrive. “They’re using…
SunTrust Suspends Private Student Loan Program
SunTrust, now Truist, stopped offering private student loans in May 2020. SunTrust private student loans will continue to be serviced by American Education Services, and borrowers’ repayment schedules will not…
Still Undecided About College This Fall? Know These 4 Options
If you’re waiting until the last minute to make a decision about college, you’re in good company — colleges are scrambling, too. Here’s a sample of what some schools are…
