Student loan forgiveness

2022 - 10 - 15

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Beta site launched for student loan forgiveness applications (WJXT News4JAX)

Those who want to apply for federal student loan forgiveness can try to access the application through a beta mode website that was launched to test the ...

James Campbell, an attorney for the Nebraska attorney general's office, told Autrey that the administration is acting outside its authorities in a way that will costs states millions of dollars. The cancellation applies to federal student loans used to attend undergraduate and graduate school, along with Parent Plus loans. The website is in a test phase, but the application seems to be available when you can catch it. District Judge Henry Autrey will rule on the [lawsuit filed by six Republican-led states](https://apnews.com/article/biden-health-lawsuits-covid-missouri-862d783188de45b698c54b00820d3616) that seeks an injunction to halt the student loan forgiveness plan. Democratic President Joe Biden announced in August that his administration would cancel up to $20,000 in education debt for huge numbers of borrowers. Those who want to apply for federal student loan forgiveness can try to access the application through a beta mode website that was launched to test the system ahead of the formal website launch later this month.

Student loan forgiveness application now available for some. Nearly ... (nj.com)

The application for student loan relief went online Saturday morning in a beta test before the website is formally unveiled later this month.

Applications will be processed on a rolling basis, and should take between 4-6 weeks for relief to be received, the White House said previously. 31, the Department of Education said. Applicants will be notified when the Department of Education approves their request and sends it to the loan processor. Borrowers should plan to apply for forgiveness before Nov. No additional financial information is required during the initial application, but some borrows might be asked for additional income documentation. We appreciate your interest in debt relief and invite you to check back soon,” the website informed those who cannot submit an application for now.

White House launches student loan relief beta website (Axios)

Zoom in: Borrowers can apply without attaching any proof or documentation that they qualify for debt relief. The simple application requests borrower ...

[midterm elections](https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/midterm-elections-2022) debate, incumbent Sen. [Warnock, Walker square off in debate for key Senate seat](/2022/10/15/raphael-warnock-herschel-walker-debate-georgia) [Go here.](https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application) [personal lives](https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2022/10/14/raphael-warnock-herschel-walker-senate-race-getting-personal). But they also faced questions about various controversies in their The application will be available from October 2022 through December 2023, the White House previously said. - "We're accepting applications to help us refine our processes ahead of the official form launch. Angie Craig walks back support for Biden's loan forgiveness](https://www.axios.com/local/twin-cities/2022/10/14/angie-craig-biden-student-loan-debt-forgiveness) [Where things stand with Biden's student loan forgiveness plan](https://www.axios.com/2022/10/03/federal-student-loan-forgiveness-program) [Who student debt relief helps (and it's not who you think)](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/29/student-loan-relief-who-benefits) [The impact of student loan nationalization](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/27/the-impact-of-student-loan-nationalization) [plan](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/24/student-loan-forgiveness-debt-cancel-biden)could cancel up to $20,000 in student debt for [Pell Grant recipients](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/24/pell-grants-student-loan-forgiveness)and up to $10,000 for individual borrowers. [legal challenges](https://www.axios.com/2022/09/27/lawsuit-department-of-education-student-loan-plan) as well as criticism from [Republicans](https://www.axios.com/2022/09/20/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-legal-challenges) and some Democrats in [battleground states](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/democrats-student-loan-backlash). [student loan forgiveness application](https://www.axios.com/2022/10/03/federal-student-loan-forgiveness-program) is [officially live](https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application), allowing student borrowers to apply for relief through an easy application process.

Student loan forgiveness applications now open through beta mode ... (CNN)

The Biden administration has opened the application process for Americans seeking student debt relief in a beta period starting Friday evening, ...

Anyone who is trying to submit their application during a beta pause will be encouraged to check back. There are also plans to brief digital creators and influencers in the coming weeks, officials said. It will ask applicants for information including their full names, Social Security number, date of birth, phone number and an email address. The spokesperson continued, “Those borrowers will not need to reapply if they submit their application during the beta test, but no applications will be processed until the site officially launches later this month. Once processing begins, most qualifying borrowers are expected to receive debt relief within weeks. A US district judge could soon decide whether to temporarily block the program from taking effect after hearing a motion for a preliminary injunction Wednesday.

Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Application Is Here — 5 Tips ... (Forbes)

The Biden administration has launched a beta version of its student loan forgiveness application, and borrowers can apply now. But there's a few things you ...

While the application is legitimate, no student loan forgiveness request will be immediately processed. [lawsuits seeking to block the initiative](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2022/10/04/biden-administration-reveals-potential-start-date-for-student-loan-forgiveness-but-theres-a-catch/). This is a beta launch of the student loan forgiveness application. The Education Department has not provided a firm timeline on broader application availability, but it should happen sometime later this month. And as of this writing, the application is indeed temporarily inaccessible. A [hearing earlier this week](https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2022/10/10/big-week-ahead-for-bidens-student-loan-forgiveness-plan-as-it-faces-legal-challenge/) may be an early test, and the court may issue a decision on a preliminary injunction as early as this week. You can learn more about the eligibility rules for the one-time student loan forgiveness initiative [via the Education Department’s website](https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/debt-relief-info). In addition, a high volume of traffic may mean that the beta application could temporarily become unavailable. [available here](https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application) via the StudentAid.gov website. “We're providing periodic access to the form to help us get ready for our official launch. However, the Education Department will subsequently follow up with several million borrowers over the next year or longer to verify income information. It’s a real application, and the Education Department says it will be processed (and you won’t have to resubmit it), but you won’t get immediate relief.

The Student Loan Forgiveness Application Is Online. How to Apply ... (NextAdvisor)

The Department of Education unveiled a beta version of the application for student loan forgiveness, meaning borrowers can start applying now.

29, according to the [updated guidance](https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/one-time-cancellation) from the Department of Education. These are some dos and don’ts, according to the Department of Education: Experts recommend putting together a future budget now that accounts for potentially lower monthly student loan payments and using this time to focus on other important aspects of your finances. - Don’t give your FSA ID, account information, or password to anyone. Federal student loan payments are currently set to resume at the start of next year after a three-year hiatus. If you’re receiving emails, phone calls, and text messages from unrecognizable numbers and people about student loan forgiveness, be careful. The Department of Education only has income information for about 8 million borrowers and recommends every federal student loan borrower apply — even those who may automatically qualify. [student loan forgiveness plan](https://time.com/nextadvisor/in-the-news/biden-student-loan-forgiveness-questions/) that applied to the majority of borrowers. Start gathering your income information now because the Department of Education recommends filling out the application by Nov. Borrowers with Pell grants, which primarily target low-income students, qualify for an additional $10,000 in loan cancellation, or a total of $20,000, if they meet the income requirements. The Department of Education says the application is “simple, easy to use,” and can be accessed on its website. Once you submit your application, you can expect relief within 4-6 weeks if approved.