Tag: loan servicers

The Unmet Promise of Public Service Loan Forgiveness and How to Fix It

December 11, 2015

According to new data obtained by Jobs With Justice Education Fund, only 1 percent of potentially eligible borrowers are currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. More than 33 million Americans, including teachers, emergency personnel, social workers, and those employed at nonprofit organizations stand… Read More»

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Government Agency Discovers That You Might Be Paying Too Much on Your Student Loans

October 28, 2014

A new report released today by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reveals data that both federal and private student loan servicers are using illegal tactics to maximize their profits at the expense of borrowers. These illegal practices include charging unfair late fees and making harassing debt collection calls –… Read More»

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