Are student loans forgiven?

Student Loans
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I just received an email from the White House about my student loans. I’m unsure if it’s legitimate or a scam. The reply-to email seems valid. Has anyone else gotten this email?

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There are some circumstances in which federal student debts may be dismissed, canceled, or forgiven. These conditions basically indicate that you will not be required to pay back any or all of your loans.

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It might be a scam. Scammers can disguise email addresses, and the White House wouldn’t ask for info through email. Play it safe: don’t click links.

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Student loans can be forgiven in specific situations. This usually happens through programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or income-driven repayment plans after making payments for a set number of years

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Forgiving the debt is only treating the symptom, the ridiculously high tuition fee must be limited.

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It’s crucial to understand that private student loans typically do not provide the same forgiveness opportunities as federal loans. Additionally, forgiveness programs often have distinct eligibility criteria and specific requirements that must be fulfilled.

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You may be able to have your federal student loans discharged, canceled, or forgiven under specific circumstances, meaning you will not be required to repay them.

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Hold on to your wallet! That student loan email might be a scam, even if it seems official.

Here’s the deal:

  • Student loan forgiveness exists, but usually for specific situations (like public service). Check the Department of Education website ([Department of Education (.gov) on Federal Student Aid (.gov) studentaid.gov]) for real info.
  • There have been talks about some forgiveness lately, but double-check sources like NPR ([NPR article on student loan forgiveness ON npr.org]).
  • Scam alerts! Watch out for urgency, typos, or weird links. Don’t reply or click anything.

Here’s what to do:

  • Ignore the email.
  • Check the Department of Education website for updates.
  • If unsure, forward the email to report it (but don’t click anything in the email itself!).

Stay safe and get info from trusted sources!