Colleges Won’t Get FAFSA Data Until March, Delaying Aid Offers
The wait will make it difficult for many schools to finalize financial aid packages, despite already offering admissions to high school seniors.
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How Some Families Are Breaking the Rules to Complete the FAFSA
Experts are already encouraging students and parents to exchange usernames and passwords to expedite aid applications. One problem: It’s not legal.
Some Student Loan Borrowers May Be Eligible for Forgiveness Sooner
Next month, federal student loan borrowers may have their debt canceled if they are enrolled in the SAVE plan, initially borrowed $12,000 or less and made 10 years of payments.
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Student Loan Payment Restart Troubled by Long Hold Times and Wrong Billing Statements
The Education Department reduced payments to its loan servicers as the consumer bureau spotlighted mistakes.