This Week in Student Loans: June 12, 2020

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This week in student loans:

• Will There Be A Second Student Loan Stimulus Package?
• Take Advantage of Low Student Loan Interest Rates
• Should You Continue Paying Private Student Loans if Payments Are Suspended?
• Student Loan Debt Relief: What Are Your Options Now?

Will There Be A Second Student Loan Stimulus Package?

The CARES Act passed in wake of the coronavirus pandemic provided relief to many federal student loan borrowers, but the payment suspensions are set to end on September 30. However, the newly proposed HEROES Act included provisions that will provide relief to borrowers through September of 2021. This Forbes article provides detail as to whether their will be a second stimulus package for borrowers.

Source: Forbes

Take Advantage of Low Student Loan Interest Rates

The interest rate on federal direct student loans for undergraduates for 2020-2021 is 2.75%. These historic lows can be attributed to the coronavirus pandemic, and this U.S. News article explains why those planning to attend college should take advantage.

Source: U.S. News & World Report

Should You Continue Paying Private Student Loans if Payments Are Suspended?

With many wondering whether they should continue to pay federal student loans during the CARES Act suspensions, there has also been some question around private student loans, as a multi-state pact that emerged recently provides relief to private student loan borrowers.

Source: Fox Business

Student Loan Debt Relief: What Are Your Options Now?

With many changes happening in the world of student loans as of late, from the CARES Act passed months ago to the newly proposed HEROES Act, this Forbes article outlines the current options available for student loan borrowers to obtain relief.

Source: Forbes

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