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Ryan Lane
Ryan Lane is a NerdWallet authority on student loans. He spent more than a decade as a writer and editor for student loan guarantor American Student Assistance. He also co-authored the U.S. News & World Report "Student Loan Ranger" blog, and The Associated Press has featured his work on college financial aid and loan repayment plans. Ryan paid off his student loans early and loves helping borrowers find the best ways to manage their own education debt. Email: [email protected].
Posts by Ryan Lane:
How Do You Get an Income Share Agreement for College?
Income share agreements, or ISAs, offer money for college that you repay based on your future income. ISAs can make sense as an alternative to student loans — if you…
Should College Savers Opt for Student Loans This Fall?
Undergraduate federal student loan interest rates could fall below 3% for the first time in more than 15 years this July, based on the most recent 10-year Treasury note auction.…
Student Loans Aren’t Forgiven, so They Can’t Be Forgotten
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, suspends federal student loan payments, sets interest rates to 0% and stops all collection activities on defaulted loans until…
Relief for Parent Student Loans During the Coronavirus
If you have a parent PLUS loan, you are entitled to the same student loan relief options in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, as…
How to Get an Unemployment Deferment for Your Student Loans
Unemployment deferment allows you to postpone repayment of federal student loans for up to 36 months. To qualify, you must be receiving unemployment benefits or working part time while seeking…
How to Get Student Loan Relief During the Coronavirus and Beyond
Lost wages due to the new coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, may affect your ability to manage and repay student loans. The federal government, states, private lenders and others…
Can You Refinance Student Loans?
You can refinance student loans if you meet a lender’s eligibility criteria. Requirements vary by lender, but you or a co-signer will typically need the following to qualify: Eligible student…
How to Search for Scholarships, Not Get Lost in Spam
Scholarship search websites promise students access to millions of awards totaling billions in free money for college. All you need is an email address to use sites like Fastweb, Cappex…
Best Student Loan Refinance Bonus Programs
You may get a student loan refinance bonus by applying from a certain site, making successful referrals, prepaying loans or being a loyal customer.
