Student Loan Forgiveness 2024: Here’s Who May Have Their Debt Canceled This Year!

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Student Loan Forgiveness 2024: Here’s Who May Have Their Debt Canceled This Year!
Student loan borrowers stage a rally in front of The White House to celebrate President Biden cancelling student debt and to begin the fight to cancel any remaining debt on August 25, 2022 in Washington, DC. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for We the 45m

It is important for student loan borrowers to closely monitor their accounts in the upcoming months as the Biden administration continues to advance student loan relief initiatives.

Student Loan Forgiveness 2024

Adjustments were implemented to the income-driven repayment Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan. These changes now offer borrowers who initially borrowed $12,000 or less the opportunity to have their loans fully forgiven after a decade of repayment.

On Wednesday (May 29), the Biden administration made an announcement regarding the approval of an additional $7.7 billion in loan debt relief for 160,500 borrowers.

According to the Department of Education, the total amount of debt forgiveness will now reach $167 billion for 4.75 million student loan borrowers, which accounts for approximately 1 in 10 debt holders.

In addition, the administration is actively working to reach out to eligible borrowers and expand the enrollment in the SAVE plan, USA Today reported.

Currently, there are 7.7 million borrowers enrolled in the program, with 4.3 million of them having $0 payments, as reported by the Department of Education.

Factors Affecting Student Loan Access

If you're looking to secure funding for higher education, you have the option to submit an application for either private or federal student loans. Qualification factors for private student loans can vary depending on the lender. Private student loans often have stricter credit requirements compared to federal student loans, which are based on borrowers' needs.

According to Investopedia, qualifying for federal student loans is generally more accessible, although certain criteria must be met. Understanding the eligibility requirements and potential disqualifications for federal student loans is crucial when seeking financial aid.

  • Choosing not to complete the FAFSA

  • Possessing a criminal record

  • Being a non-U.S. citizen or ineligible noncitizen

  • Lacking a Diploma or GED

  • Lack of Satisfactory Progress

  • Previous Student Loan or Grant Refunds Default

  • Failure to Meet Additional Baseline Eligibility Criteria

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