This Week in Student Loans: April 24
April 24, 2020Last Updated on December 4, 2020
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This week in student loans:
- New Student Loan Proposal Helps Borrowers Left Out Of The CARES Act
- Government is Still Garnishing Wages From Student Loan Borrowers
- Student Loan Options for Parents to Fill a College Tuition Gap
New Student Loan Proposal Helps Borrowers Left Out Of The CARES Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced new congressional legislation that would expand protections for student loan borrowers who do not benefit under the CARES Act. The bi-partisan bill proposal, known as the Equity in Student Loan Relief Act, would make student loan borrowers with Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) loans eligible for the benefits afforded under the CARES Act.
Source: Forbes
Government is Still Garnishing Wages From Student Loan Borrowers
On March 25, the Trump administration announced that during the coronavirus pandemic it would stop garnishing the wages of struggling student loan borrowers. But after a month has passed, there are still borrowers who say they’re not getting their entire paychecks, due to a past-due student loan. Read the CNBC article to learn more.
Source: CNBC
Student Loan Options for Parents to Fill a College Tuition Gap
Obtaining enough funding to finance college tuition is a challenge that many families face. Filing the FAFSA early can help, however sometimes families still face a gap between the amount of financial aid and loans offered and the cost of attending school. This Yahoo Finance article explains how private student loans may help bridge the gap.
Source: Yahoo Finance
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