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Student LIFE covers the latest information on finance and education. Learn about timely news, developments and perspectives relating to FAFSA, scholarships, student loans, financial aid and other aspects of planning and paying for college as well as budgeting, saving and other money management issues of concern for young adults. This blog has a practical focus, providing insights and advice.

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2024-25 FAFSA Release Delayed

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on April 19, 2023

The U.S. Department of Education announced that they will be delaying the release of the 2024-2025 FAFSA application. Students who are used to the annual October 1 release will now need to wait at least two months. The 2024-2025 FAFSA is expected to be quite different from previous FAFSA applications, and while the delay may cause a bit of confusion, it may eliminate issues further down the road.

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FAFSA Changes: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on April 18, 2023

Did you know the 2024-25 FAFSA will be changing? Not only will the Expected Family Contribution now be known as the Student Aid Index, there will be other changes that could impact your financial aid.

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Financial Literacy Starts with Discipline

By Penny Redlin

Updated on April 13, 2023

April is Financial Literacy Month. Financial literacy is an understanding of basic financial topics such as budgeting, credit, and investments and includes sound financial knowledge of how to manage cash, use credit responsibly, compare investments and understand the basics of retirement planning.

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Student Loan Forgiveness, Supreme Court: To Forgive or Not Forgive

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on March 01, 2023

The Supreme Court heard the oral arguments in the lawsuits brought against the Biden Student Loan Forgiveness plan. There have been arguments that the Biden administration did not have the legal authority to allow for almost $400 billion in mass student loan forgiveness. Here's what the court heard.

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Is Your Federal Student Loan Servicer Ending Their Contract with the U.S. Department of Education?

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on September 19, 2022

If you have a federal Direct Loan or a federally-owned student loan, the end of U.S. Department of Education servicing contracts with Navient, FedLoans, and Granite State could impact you.

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New Income-Driven Repayment Plan: Proposal of What's to Come

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on September 12, 2022

The Biden administration announced a new income-driven repayment plan and is hoping to fix or resolve common problems with the existing income-driven repayment plans.

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Do I Qualify for Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness: Am I a Pell Grant Recipient?

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on August 26, 2022

To qualify for $20,000 in Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness, you need to have been a Federal Pell Grant Recipient. If it has it been a while and you’re not quite sure if you were a Pell Grant Recipient, it’s actually really easy to find out.

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Students are Worried about Paying for College

By Penny Redlin

Updated on August 24, 2022

College bound students are concerned about their ability to pay for the education they have been working towards for years. Over 80% of students are worried it will be hard to pay back any money they borrow, making the weight of future debt versus higher education top of mind for students and their parents.

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Biden Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Relief: What We Know So Far

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on August 24, 2022

Federal student loan forgiveness will be offered to borrowers with income during the pandemic of under $125,000 for individuals and under $250,000 for married couples or head of household. Borrowers may be eligible for up to $20,000 in debt cancellation, if a borrower received a Pell Grant in college For borrowers who did not receive a Pell Grant (even if they met the income standards), they will only be eligible for up to $10,000 in forgiveness.

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What Students and Student Loan Borrowers Need to Know About COVID-19 Relief

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on August 24, 2022

We are in an unprecedented state of emergency with economic impacts due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you are a student or student loan borrower, we want to make sure you have an understanding of your options.

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Repayment Strategy After CARES Act Student Loan Forbearance

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on August 24, 2022

With CARES Act student loan forbearance coming to an end soon, it's a great time to reassess your student loan repayment strategy to see if there are changes you could be making to help you save money or repay your loans faster.

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Should You Refinance Your Student Loans During COVID-19

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on August 24, 2022

Interest rates are low, so it may be worth it to consider student loan refinance for your private student loans. When it comes to federal student loans, you should understand the relief being offered to you under the CARES Act.

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