Deferment is typically granted as the result of a qualifying event, like returning to school. Sallie Mae®* offers deferment ...

The Fresh Start Program can move your loans out of default and help you qualify for forgiveness options -- but you have to apply by Sep. 30. Rebecca Safier Contributor Rebecca Safier is a personal ...

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When the Biden administration announced its student loan forgiveness plan in August, it was an unprecedented move to help ...

A new bill introduced in Congress aims to make it significantly easier for teachers to qualify for student loan forgiveness.

Despite court fights and policy delays in 2025, federal student loan relief is still moving forward for many borrowers. The Department of Education has approved additional discharges even as some ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. WASHINGTON — Hundreds of thousands of borrowers could be shut out of the student debt relief promised by ...

As part of a statewide effort to address the ongoing nurse shortage, New Jersey is offering up to $50,000 in student loan relief to nursing faculty. The issue of the nurse shortage is a major one here ...

Expanded program provides up to $300,000 over 4 years in debt assistance for healthcare professionals who relocate to high-need areas.