Consolidation and Refinance Options for Nelnet Federal Student Loans
Borrowers with federal student loans serviced by Nelnet may wish to consolidate or refinance their loans. Both options have major pros and cons.
Understanding Income-Based Repayment (IBR)
Income-Based Repayment (IBR) is one of the most popular federal repayment plans. IBR can lower monthly bills and qualify for student loan forgiveness.
IBR, PAYE, and REPAYE Calculations for Multiple Loans and Multiple Lenders
If you have multiple federal student loans or you are stuck with more than one federal servicer, the Income-Driven Repayment math might seem complicated. Fortunately, it is pretty easy.
Help! I owe 500k in student loans (that’s half a million!!)
Repaying $500,000 in student loans is an epic challenge, but even on a salary of $72,000 per year, it can be done.
Getting a Lower Interest Rate with Navient
Navient may temporarily reduce interest rates to help borrowers struggling with their loans. Learn how to apply for the Rate Reduction Program.
Rehabilitation or Consolidation for Defaulted Student Loans?
Consolidation is a quick fix to defaulted federal student loans. Rehabilitation takes a bit longer but has some major advantages.
Managing your student loans when you are out of the country
Whether your a living abroad or on extended travel, it is important to have a plan in place to manage your student loan bills.
Paying for College for Borrowers Who Can’t Get a Cosigner
If you can’t find a cosigner and can’t get any more student loans, you might feel desperate. However, there are many resources available to help your situation.
How do I file a complaint about my student loan company?
If you want to get the attention of your lender — and government oversight on your problem — filing a compliant with the CFPB is a great move for student loan borrowers.