It is a daily ritual for millions of Australians, but if you have noticed the price of your morning flat white or soy latte increase, brace yourself — it is likely to get worse.
By the end of the year,...
It is a daily ritual for millions of Australians, but if you have noticed the price of your morning flat white or soy latte increase, brace yourself — it is likely to get worse.
By the end of the year,...
The Biden administration has forgiven $7.4 billion in student debt for 277,000 borrowers. This is possible through improved oversight of income-driven repayment plans and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Over 4.3 million people have had their federal education loans cleared, totaling $153 billion in aid, since Biden took office.
President Biden will soon announce his student loan forgiveness plan, which will potentially benefit millions of Americans. Despite being narrower than his initial proposal, the plan could erase up to $20,000 in interest and forgive debt for certain groups, including those with existing repayment programs, long repayment histories, questionable schools, or financial hardships. This plan aims to fulfill Biden's campaign promise and differentiate him from potential opponent Donald Trump, who opposes student debt relief.
The Biden administration has forgiven almost $144 billion in student debt for around 4 million people. Those who don't qualify yet can check their eligibility for forgiveness programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, and over 100 other state-sponsored programs. Keep track of your progress towards meeting program requirements and take advantage of updates that make it easier to obtain forgiveness.
The Biden administration has forgiven $5.8 billion in student debt for 77,700 public service workers, such as teachers, nurses, and firefighters. This is part of a larger effort to address issues with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which has faced administrative hurdles in the past. Additionally, President Biden will notify 380,000 public service workers that they'll be eligible for debt forgiveness within two years if they continue to meet program requirements.
The Biden administration has provided student loan forgiveness to almost 4 million borrowers. Borrowers who don't yet qualify can check the Department of Education's website to see if they're eligible for other programs. Two popular options are the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans. The government is also working on a revised forgiveness plan that could benefit up to 10 million more people.
For 2023 tax filings, student loan borrowers may deduct up to $2,500 in interest paid due to the resumption of payments. Despite the blockage of sweeping student loan forgiveness, some borrowers have received relief. Notably, forgiven debt remains non-taxable federally until 2025, but state taxes may apply. Additionally, the Education Department is providing refunds for payments made on loans that were later forgiven, which are not taxable.
President Biden's State of the Union address emphasized the government's efforts to ease student debt burdens through Income-driven Repayment Plans and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The Income-driven Repayment Plans have granted forgiveness to 930,000 borrowers, while Public Service Loan Forgiveness, now expanded, has benefited 790,000 public servants, resulting in a total of $138 billion in debt relief for nearly 4 million borrowers.
