The Hill reports that representatives from both political parties are in favor of discharging student loans in bankruptcy. Senators Dick Durban (D) and John Cornyn (R) introduced a bill aimed at repairing how student loans work in bankruptcy. Rather than free college, this idea of student loans being dischargeable during bankruptcy earns support from [...]
Clark Howard shares some awesome & important information regarding student loans, how they work, and how much you should take our per year!What are student loans and how do they work? Student loans are loans that can help you pay for schooling. You can take out a small amount to help fill the gap [...]
The Krazy Coupon Lady shares 40 companies that will pay for a portion or all of your college tuition! Below are some examples: Chipotle offers up to $5,250 for college costs: Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for the Chipotle Educational Assistance Program. The program provides up to $5,250 in tuition assistance per year, [...]
Higher education is a critical investment for the future, and it has become a commodity younger generations, as well as older generations looking to start new careers, are required to have by more and more companies when beginning their careers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come cheap. With rising tuition costs at both public and private institutions, [...]
Student loan debts have only ever been dischargeable by bankruptcy under the most dire of circumstances, but student loan write-offs may soon be easier to accomplish if the Obama administration’s proposal is approved. The Department of Education recently released a report identifying solutions they believe will benefit people who are struggling to repay their loans. [...]
Students across the U.S. have accumulated so much student debt since the 2008 recession that it now poses a threat to our nation’s economic growth. Americans laboring under the assumption that they could pay back their loans after college are now finding that they have to put off important life decisions like getting married, starting [...]
Springtime is supposed to be a joyful time for those who have graduated from college. However, for many members of the class of 2014, graduation means that they have left their student lifestyle behind, and they are about to meet their student loan debt obligations head-on. Typically, this reality is felt the most six months [...]
More individuals in the House of Representatives are voicing their opinions on why student loan debt should be forgiven in bankruptcy. In recent months more efforts are being made to provide Congress with more insight on how student loan debt continues to be a huge problem. House Democrat Naomi Jakobsson proposed House Resolution 620 which [...]
Debtors may be under the impression they are unable to get student loan debt discharged. While this may be the case for some, others may qualify to have this debt eliminated but don't bother asking their attorney about it. When you file you are expected to list debt obligations you have outstanding, including those that [...]
You may wonder if it's really possible to get student loans discharged, especially after hearing someone you know personally got theirs eliminated in bankruptcy. If this is the case, you may want to review the possibility with a qualified bankruptcy attorney in Dallas-Fort Worth. There may be some information you might not know that could [...]
