Episode 1: What is Happening with the Student Loan System?

Decoding Student Loans

Apr 9 2024 • 1 hr 5 mins

Resident experts Carolina Rodriguez and Nancy Nierman, the Director and Assistant Director of EDCAP, break down the latest developments affecting borrowers. From updates on FAFSA and student debt forgiveness "plan B" to forecasting potential changes to the student loan system, we cover a lot of ground in our first episode.

Topics Discussed:

  • 00:55 – Latest on FAFSA
  • 06:44 – Student Loan Forgiveness Plan B
  • 11:32 – IDR Account Adjustment (One-Time Payment Count Adjustment)
  • 23:03 – Political & Legal Challenges
  • 37:27 – Loan Servicers Update
  • 51:48 – Tax Filing