by Scott Buchanan | Jan 11, 2021 | Fact Sheets
There’s been a great deal of news coverage about federal student loan forgiveness. The fact is, student loan forgiveness opportunities for those in need are already built into existing federal student loan programs.
by Scott Buchanan | Jan 5, 2021 | Fact Sheets
If you have to take out student loans, it’s important to know how to shop around and compare a variety of options to find the student loan best suited to your needs.
by Scott Buchanan | Dec 7, 2020 | Fact Sheets
Despite widespread use of student loans, the student loan system can be very complicated — often causing confusion and misperceptions among borrowers. The following fact sheet discusses the most common student loan myths and provides clear explanations to address...
by Scott Buchanan | Dec 3, 2020 | Press Releases
On December 1, 2020, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act. SLSA has supported this bipartisan legislation legislation that will enhance efforts to identify and shut down student debt relief scams. The Stop Student Debt Relief Scams...
by Scott Buchanan | Oct 27, 2020 | Fact Sheets
Recent media coverage, court cases, and legislative proposals paint a very misleading picture of student loans. However, independent, federal regulatory data clearly tells a different story.
by Scott Buchanan | Aug 5, 2020 | Letters to Congress
SLSA recently submitted to Congressional leadership, the Department of Education, and the CFPB these several recommendations of legislative or regulatory changes and flexibilities surrounding Federal Loan Repayment.
by Scott Buchanan | Aug 4, 2020 | Other Information
This video explains what student loan servicers do to help students succeed in paying for post-secondary education and in repaying their student loans.
by Scott Buchanan | Jul 30, 2020 | Press Releases
The membership of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance has elected its Leadership and Board of Directors for 2020-2021, effective August 1, 2020.
by Scott Buchanan | Jul 23, 2020 | Other Information
Outstanding dollars and number of borrowers included in Federal Student Loan Portfolios by State and projected commercially held FFEL Program Loans by State.
by Scott Buchanan | Jul 16, 2020 | Op Ed
CFPB complaint data for the past several years has shown continued student loan industry success as complaints by borrowers have decreased by more than 30%…