What is your student debt story?
"I can't afford it." - Borrower in PA
You are not alone. This is a reality for millions of Americans with student loans.
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What is your student debt story?
"I can't afford it." - Borrower in PA
You are not alone. This is a reality for millions of Americans with student loans.
Great news! Some folks have started receiving loan forgiveness discharge notices for various forgiveness programs. Tell us, what would loan forgiveness mean to you? 👇
"I have been on income drivenrepayment for many years. If I start having to make payments and they are significantly high, I don't know how I will be able to pay." - Borrower in MI
IDR plans are vital, but the Dept of Education is phasing out most of them. This is not ok.
Student loan debt shouldn't exist.
If you’re enrolled in SAVE, we urgently need to hear from you. Fill out our form ASAP so we can reach out with next steps.
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The state of Missouri, along with other states, is fighting to block lower monthly payments & loan forgiveness to Americans who currently qualify. It's truly absurd how far they are willing to go to make financial relief less accessible.
Read more: tinyurl.com/5cfnyh8w
"I am currently being treated for the effects of the cancer treatment and if the SAVE plan goes away I will lose my apartment as I will not be able to afford it." - Borrower in NY
No one should have to stress about student loans while facing health challenges.
Concerned about taxes on student loan forgiveness? Click here to find out more!
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Join our partners TONIGHT (3/3 at 6:30PM ET) for a Rapid Response Call to go over the latest updates on the SAVE Plan: debtcollective.org/event/rapid-...
Americans are struggling more than ever & falling behind on their student loan payments. This is part of a growing affordability crisis nationwide. Read the stories of Americans affected by a default cliff:
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Congress is working on ways to push more and more Americans into the private student loan market. If you think the crisis is bad now, just wait until these changes take place.
Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdh8t6wc
Is SAVE, saved? Read more on what the SAVE settlement dismissal means for the future of the SAVE plan and borrowers.
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⚠️ Today, March 2nd, is the DEADLINE to submit a public comment OPPOSING a proposed rule that would make student loan repayment more expensive and higher education less accessible. Please take a moment to submit a comment now: tr.ee/rbI3BU87_3
Today is the LAST DAY to submit a public comment opposing the major overhaul to the student debt system. If you're against unaffordable repayment, lending limits that result in private loans, and chaos & confusion, take action now:
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⚠️ Attention Parent Plus loan holders! To access income-driven repayment plans, you must consolidate your loans (if you haven't already). Otherwise, you're stuck with the Standard Plan, which can be tough to manage.
BREAKING NEWS: The settlement to end the SAVE plan was denied by the courts. Read more here about what this means for borrowers enrolled in SAVE.
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"I'm taking money away from necessities due to the enormous increase in living expenses." - Borrower in Pennsylvania
This is the reality for folks trying to keep up with student loan payments and other bills, but it doesn't have to be this way. We need real student debt relief.
ICYMI - Collections on borrowers with defaulted student loans are still temporarily paused, meaning no wage garnishment and tax refund offset.
There's $1.83 trillion in student loan debt in the U.S. This is not normal.
See the latest figures here: educationdata.org/student-loan...
"The interest, penalties and fees have doubled my original principal amount, causing my loans to coast further out of reach in terms of repayment. This is the actual reality." - Borrower in New York
It’s tax season, and millions of Americans shouldn’t have to choose whether to use their refunds to meet their basic necessities or make a student loan payment.
Americans are struggling and need immediate relief.
The default cliff is here. Read this article to know what you need to do if you are behind on your student loan payments:
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Together, we will keep fighting for a future where tuition is debt-free, and no one has student debt.
"I am a single mom to a young child, working as a special education teacher and I barely make ends meet each paycheck. I have loans in forbearance because I simply do not have the money." -Borrower in Pennsylvania
Loan caps aren't the solution. They limit access to education for those who can't afford private loans, leading to shortages in vital fields like nursing.
Read more here: www.detroitnews.com/story/news/e... #Education #NursingShortage
"The education that I received, I wasn't able to complete. I owed $32,000, my husband owes $42,000. Our income (low) & debt (high) is the opposite of what we want. We are just surviving, for now." -Borrower in Ohio
🚨 NEW: The Trump admin is considering selling the federal student loan portfolio. Privatizing loans would push millions of Americans into the predatory private loan sector and put repayment history in limbo. We cannot let this happen!
Read more: www.yahoo.com/news/article...
A degree should not have the same 30-year repayment term as a mortgage. Longer repayment terms trap borrowers in long-term debt, creating greater financial strain.
Every day, our hard-earned dollars lose value due to the affordability crisis. No one should be forced into an expensive and punitive student loan system.
Parent Plus borrowers with unconsolidated loans need to act fast if they want to retain access to Income-Driven Repayment plans.
Read more here: www.cnbc.com/2026/02/16/s...