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Beachnutt

(7,342 posts)
Wed Aug 31, 2022, 05:58 PM Aug 2022

Student loan forgiveness applications could open within weeks. Take these 4 steps now to get ready

CNBC
The U.S. Department of Education may have its application for student loan forgiveness up and running within the next few weeks.
Borrowers may start to see their balances reduced or eliminated by the end of the year, according to a department spokesperson.
Here’s how to prepare so that you’re ready for the jubilee.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/30/how-to-get-ready-to-apply-for-student-loan-forgiveness.html

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Student loan forgiveness applications could open within weeks. Take these 4 steps now to get ready (Original Post) Beachnutt Aug 2022 OP
It's supposed to close October 31 underpants Aug 2022 #1
Folks have until December 31, 2023 to go through the process questionseverything Aug 2022 #6
Okay I'd seen Oct. 31. underpants Aug 2022 #7
That's a different program for public service employees. Renew Deal Aug 2022 #8
Oh. Thanks. underpants Aug 2022 #9
What happens if the SCOTUS strikes it down? Does the amount forgiven go back on the balance? Celerity Aug 2022 #2
My Niece's $9275 SL Balance Was Automatically Wiped Out Indykatie Aug 2022 #3
Kickin' Faux pas Aug 2022 #4
What if anything is happening with new student loans taken in Fall of 2022? Just A Box Of Rain Aug 2022 #5
thank you demtenjeep Aug 2022 #10

Celerity

(43,550 posts)
2. What happens if the SCOTUS strikes it down? Does the amount forgiven go back on the balance?
Wed Aug 31, 2022, 06:03 PM
Aug 2022

Also, will interest be retroactively applied, so even more is put back on as a debt?

Indykatie

(3,697 posts)
3. My Niece's $9275 SL Balance Was Automatically Wiped Out
Wed Aug 31, 2022, 06:07 PM
Aug 2022

Hers are recent loans with the oldest being 4 years old. My daughter has loans dating back 15-20 years that were not changed so we assume she will have to use the application process for relief.

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