1A Federal Student Loan Repayments Are Due, Again
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May 6, 2025 Join Mike Pierce, the Executive Director and co-founder of the Student Borrower Protection Center, and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, a national higher education reporter for The Washington Post. They dive into the resumption of federal student loan payments affecting over five million borrowers. The duo discusses the impact of looming collections, including potential garnishments of Social Security and tax refunds. They also tackle the complexities of repayment options, staffing shortages in support centers, and the broader implications of student debt on the economy.
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SAVE Plan Legal Challenges
- The SAVE plan simplifies payments based on income and protects low earners.
- Lawsuits and court blocks have left borrowers stuck and not progressing toward loan forgiveness.
Student Loan Interest Grows Debt
- Income-driven payments often don't cover accruing interest, causing loan balances to grow.
- Federal student loans behave more like payday loans than traditional installment loans.
Deferment vs Forbearance Explained
- Deferment pauses payments and interest under certain conditions like returning to school.
- Forbearance allows pausing payments due to hardship but interest still accrues and may not be granted.