Below is an infographic by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on the state of student loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At credit.org, we are proud members of the NFCC. They published an important FAQ article about Student Loans and COVID on April 17, 2020 and we are proud to share… read more →
For an entire generation, excessive student loan debt is like a millstone chained around one’s neck. With so much debt hanging over their heads just as they start out in… read more →
Many student loan borrowers feel helpless in the face of tens of thousands of dollars of student loan debt. There is popular support among them for student loan forgiveness, but… read more →
Many student loan borrowers will end up on the phone with collectors, loan officers, or other interested parties hoping to ensure that loan payments will be made on time. With… read more →
This article outlines several important tips to help students avoid racking-up a lifetime of debt while getting their college degree. College students are facing higher debts than ever. A 2009… read more →
By Tammy Greynolds, guest blogger for StudentDebt.org. See her bio blurb below. Nine in ten parents believe that college is a worthwhile investment. While this statistic from Sallie Mae’s How… read more →
Let’s face it, college is expensive and most students have a limited cash flow. The good news is that a number of businesses realize this and make an effort to… read more →
In November 2012, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released its quarterly report on household debt and credit, revealing an alarming figure: 11% of student loan balances are 90… read more →
You’ve done it. After years of hard work, you’ve finally earned your degree and graduated from college. What’s next? Finding a job and a place to live, budgeting for basic… read more →