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
When the deadly COVID-19 pandemic began taking a toll on the economy and Americans’ finances earlier this year, monthly payments were suspended automatically for more than 42 million federal student…
President-elect Joe Biden campaigned on promises that could ease the student debt burden for millions of Americans. But policy experts note these proposals will require either executive orders or cooperation…
There’s no simple way to get rid of student loans without paying. But for federal student loans, there are forgiveness programs available after you make payments and meet other qualifications.…
Student loan borrowers who seek to have their debt canceled in bankruptcy — what’s known as discharge — typically find it an expensive process with standards that can be difficult to…
Students are not submitting as many financial aid applications as they typically would this fall because fewer would-be students are attending college — another example of economic fallout from the…
Entry-level jobs are scarce for recent college graduates, which leaves the Class of 2020 in a precarious position as their student loan debt comes due. Taylor Cabrera has been job-hunting…
You might need to request a professional judgment from your school if your current finances are not accurately reflected on your financial aid application. When you submit the Free Application…
Student loan forgiveness isn’t easy to get even if you qualify for one of several existing federal programs, including: Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Make 10 years’ worth of payments (120…
Getting a bank account opens doors to opportunities that alternative services can’t match, such as fraud protection, free check cashing and access to lower-cost loans. If you don’t have a…
If you decide to never pay your student loans: Once it’s been 30 days since your first missed monthly payment, you’ll be hit with late fees (for federal student loans…
