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Resources for Constitution Day

By Rick Cox This is just a friendly reminder that Constitution Day will be Saturday, September 17. The Consolidation Appropriations Act of 2005 requires institutions that receive federal funds to hold an education program on the Constitution on that day. However, because this falls on a Saturday, colleges should provide

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Q&A: Debt Relief & the Loan Pause

Recent decisions on student debt relief – including pausing loan repayments until the end of the year – mean borrowers with federal loans owned by the U.S. Department of Education are eligible for relief. We explain some of the ways the announcements affect borrowers and the financial aid community. Global will

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Payment Pause Extended

By Rick Cox The Department of Education has announced that the payment pause for student loans has been extended for the final time through December 31, 2022. Additionally, the department announced targeted debt relief for some borrowers. Borrowers with annual income during the pandemic of less than $125,000 ($250,