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Student Loan Pandemic Relief is Extended To End of The Year

September 8, 2020 | Adam S. Minsky, Esq. Articles

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Earlier in August, President Trump signed an executive memorandum to extend pandemic-related student loan relief, which was previously scheduled to expire on September 30, 2020. The President’s executive action extends this student loan relief to December 31, 2020.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • All payments, interest, and collections on government-held federal student loans will continue to be suspended through December 31, 2020.
  • The relief only applies to government-held student loans — not commercially-held FFEL loans, Perkins loans, or private loans.
  • The Department of Education recently confirmed that the months of suspended student loan payments will continue to count towards rehabilitation and loan forgiveness programs, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness, for those who are otherwise meeting all eligibility criteria.

House Democrats passed legislation in May extending the CARES Act’s student loan relief for an additional 12 months, to September 30, 2021, but Senate Republicans opposed that measure. Congressional Republicans are currently preparing a new stimulus proposal that includes no further student loan relief.

Further Reading

Republican Stimulus Bill Would Help Airlines, Exclude Student Loans And Direct Cash Payments

Trump’s Extended Student Loan Relief Will Count Towards Loan Forgiveness, Says Dept. Of Education

Student Loan Stimulus: Multi-State Coalition Tells DeVos To Take Action As Compromise Hopes Dim

Second Student Loan Stimulus: Five Possible Scenarios

GOP To Include $1,200 Checks, But No New Student Loan Relief, In Stimulus Bill

Democrats: Freeze All Student Loan Payments, Interest For 12 Months

Over 100 Civil Rights Groups Tell Congress: Cancel Student Debt In Next Stimulus Bill

Rep. Ayanna Pressley: Cancel Student Loan Debt Now

GOP Concerns Over Costs Could Limit Student Loan Relief In Next Stimulus

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About Adam S. Minsky, Esq.

Adam S. Minsky founded the first law office in Massachusetts devoted entirely to assisting student loan borrowers, and he is one of the only attorneys in the country practicing in this area of law. He provides counsel, legal assistance, and direct advocacy for borrowers on a variety of student loan-related matters. He regularly speaks to students, graduates, and advocates about the latest developments in higher education financing.

Books by Adam S. Minsky

The Student Loan Handbook for Law Students and Attorneys

The Student Loan Handbook for Law Students and Attorneys

Student Loan Debt 101

Student Loan Debt 101: The Definitive Guide to Understanding and Managing Your Student Loans

Student Loans for Parents and Cosigners

The Student Loan Guide for Parents and Cosigners

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