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Under the program, eligible public servants, including social workers and teachers, are able to have their debt cancelled after 10 years of service and 120 loan payments made on-time. [13] Student loan borrowers eligible for PSLF relief have filed suit against MOHELA, accusing the servicer of delaying the cancellation of their debt and forcing ...
For most Stafford loans made before July 1, 2006: Variable rate applies (changing annually with an 8.25% cap). Stafford loans made beginning July 1, 2006: 6.8%. New subsidized Stafford loans to undergraduates beginning July 1, 2008 (per recent budget reconciliation law): 6.0% for a loan first disbursed between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009
PLUS loans are federal education loans made to parents. [79] These have much higher loan limits, usually enough to cover costs that exceed student financial aid. Payments start immediately after education ends, although prepayment is allowed. Credit history is considered; thus, approval is not automatic.
The Hill reported in June that, according to the latest data from the Department of Education, parents of 3.6 million students owe more than $107 billion in Parent Plus loans as of March 2022.
These loans are issued directly to parents and the interest rate for Parent PLUS Loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2023, and before July 1, 2024, is currently 8.05%, according to Sallie Mae.
In August, the Biden administration announced an executive order to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers, along with an additional $10,000 in loan forgiveness for Pell Grant recipients.
The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant is awarded to undergraduate, postbaccalaureate, or graduate students who are taking coursework necessary to become elementary or secondary teachers. Recipients of this grant must agree to serve as a full-time teacher in a high-need field in a public or private ...
Direct PLUS Loan: The direct PLUS loan is a federal loan that graduate or professional students and parents of undergraduate students can use to pay for their education. These loans can be used to help pay for education expenses not covered by financial aid. The Direct PLUS loan is not based on financial need, but credit is necessary.