by Scott Buchanan | Apr 11, 2024 | Testimony
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Written Testimony of C. Tapscott “Scott” Buchanan, Executive Director, Student Loan Servicing Alliance
Senate Hearing on “MOHELA’s Performance as a Student Loan Servicer” April 10, 2024 to address and correct false and misleading statements about servicing.
by Scott Buchanan | Mar 5, 2024 | Fact Sheets
If you’re in the process of making a plan to pay for college, it’s important to understand all the funding sources available. Be sure to calculate the full cost of your intended degree. Then, as you calculate the grant and federal loan options presented in your...
by Scott Buchanan | Aug 1, 2023 | Fact Sheets
The Federal government has indicated that the pause on student loan interest will end on September 1st and student loan borrowers will be required to resume making monthly payments in October. The detailed steps outlined in this fact sheet walk federal borrowers...
by Scott Buchanan | Mar 15, 2023 | Fact Sheets
Following the direction of Congress, the benchmark used to calculate the variable interest rate of some private student loans will soon change. Federal student loans will not be impacted by this change. The new calculation for variable interest rates should not cost...
by Scott Buchanan | Apr 19, 2022 | Press Releases
On April 19, 2022, Education Finance Council (EFC), the National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER), and the Student Loan Servicing Alliance (SLSA) issued the following is a joint statement provided in response to the Department’s announcement that it will...
by Scott Buchanan | Mar 8, 2022 | Fact Sheets
With expanded support in place for borrowers who need it, it’s time for the nation to resume federal student loan payments as planned in May, 2022.
by Scott Buchanan | Mar 3, 2022 | Letters to Congress
SLSA, along with the broad financial services industry, today announced support for the Economic Continuity and Stability Act, sponsored by Senators Tester and Tillis with Chairman Brown and Ranking Member Toomey to address “tough legacy” contracts that currently...
by Scott Buchanan | Jan 26, 2022 | Fact Sheets
The following fact sheet reviews the top 5 tools to help students pay for their college degree.
by Scott Buchanan | Nov 11, 2021 | Fact Sheets
Beginning the process of applying for college? In addition to researching the specific credentials students need to gain acceptance, planning tours of each school and preparing to submit applications, it’s pivotal that students and their families develop a financial...
by Scott Buchanan | Sep 21, 2021 | Fact Sheets
There are many challenges within the federal student loan system that can only be improved through legislative changes. Unfortunately, some have begun to “spin” these student loan challenges to serve their particular political agenda. Facts matter — the following fact...