Debunking the Top False Statements About Student Loans
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...
What Borrowers Should Know as They Prepare to Resume Student Loan Payments
ED has announced that Federal student loan payments will resume in February 2022. The following fact sheet provides planning guidance, options to consider and key resources to help borrowers prepare to incorporate monthly student loan payments back into their budget....
SLSA Announces New Leadership and 2021-2022 Board of Directors
New Leadership & 2021-2022 Board of DirectorsThe membership of the Student Loan Servicing Alliance has elected its Leadership and Board of Directors for 2021-2022. Those elected are as follows: Lucia Lebens, Navient — PresidentTheresa Hommrich, Kentucky Higher...
Complaints About Student Loans Have Always Been Low & Continue to Decline
The following fact sheet provides an overview of the latest CFPB data demonstrating the very low rate of complaints about student loans.
Servicers Play an Important Role in Student Loan Success
SLSA members all work toward the common goal of supporting borrowers throughout the life of their federal or private student loans. The following fact sheet provides a detailed overview of the current student loan marketplace and the ways SLSA members have helped...
Student Loan Forgiveness Already Available to Federal Borrowers
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.
How to Shop Around for the Best Private Student Loan
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.
Debunking the Top Student Loan Myths
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...
Stop Student Debt Relief Scams Act
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...Latest Posts
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