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Student Loans
No, the government isn’t sending checks for student loan forgiveness
Student Loans
No, the Biden administration’s latest $4.9 billion student debt relief isn’t a new program
The latest round of debt relief is primarily from adjustments to preexisting income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) plans.
Education
Yes, After School Satan Clubs do exist in the U.S.
VERIFY viewer Debbie emailed us to ask if After School Satan Clubs actually exist in schools around the U.S. There are several clubs in at least three states.
Student Loans
Yes, some student loan borrowers need to consolidate by April 30 to get one-time adjustment
Most borrowers will get the adjustment automatically, but borrowers with commercially managed FFEL, Perkins or HEAL loans will have to consolidate before April ends.
Food
Yes, schools are experiencing a nationwide milk carton shortage
Many school districts in the U.S. are unable to obtain milk in half pints for their school meal programs due to the shortage of paper milk cartons.
Student Loans
Borrowers eligible for new $9 billion in student debt relief don’t have to apply to get forgiveness
The Biden administration recently said it’s canceling another $9 billion in student debt for certain borrowers. We VERIFY what you need to do to see that relief.
Student Loans
Yes, the Biden Administration did cancel an additional $9 billion in student loan debt
125,000 people with federal student loans who fall into one of three categories will be eligible for new debt relief.
Education
Young children and school readiness | Expert Interview with Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D. of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
Jennifer Katzenstein, Ph.D. of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital talks about determining when young children are ready for school.
Education
Early education preparation | Expert Interview with Norline Wild, Ph.D. of Niagara University
Norline Wild, Ph.D. of Niagara University discusses ways both parents and educators can prepare young children for their educational careers.
Education
Parent PLUS loans can qualify for forgiveness if they’re consolidated
Parent PLUS loans can be forgiven under an income-contingent repayment plan or through public service loan forgiveness, but they must be consolidated first.
Student Loans
Yes, your student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy, but it’s not guaranteed
You have to prove your student loans are causing you undue hardship before the court will agree to discharge them in bankruptcy proceedings.
Student Loans
Qualified borrowers won’t have to do anything to get forgiveness from IDR adjustment
The Biden administration is automatically adjusting Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans and forgiving student debt of those who qualify because of the adjustment.
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