December 11, 2015
According to new data obtained by Jobs With Justice Education Fund, only 1 percent of potentially eligible borrowers are currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More than 33 million Americans, including teachers, emergency personnel, social workers, and those employed at nonprofit organizations stand… Read More»
Tags: Department of Education, loan servicers, Public Sector, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Repayment Plans, student debt
May 29, 2015
Paying off your student debt can be hard, and not just because of how much it costs. I’ve heard many stories about how student loan servicers (the company that sends you bills each month) can make the process of paying off your loans even more difficult. I hear from people… Read More»
Tags: consumer financial protection bureau, loan servicers, student debt, student loans, webinar
October 28, 2014
A new report released today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveals data that both federal and private student loan servicers are using illegal tactics to maximize their profits at the expense of borrowers. These illegal practices include charging unfair late fees and making harassing debt collection calls –… Read More»
Tags: CFPB, consumer financial protection bureau, debt, Department of Education, loan servicers, loans, student debt, student loans, students