Behind in your student loans?
Are debt collectors calling and...demanding payments
you can't afford?
This site is all about student loans in default and is designed
to help current and past students learn about their federal student loan
rights. If your are a current or previous college student or the parent of a
current or past college student, this site will help you understand your
student loan responsibilities and your options for NOT paying back
student loans in default.
Also covered are student loan
consolidation options, deferment and forbearance issues and instructions for
avoiding or stopping debt collection and garnishment actions.
Learn all about the various repayment plans and incentives plus how to get PLUS
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Student Loan Consolidation Eligibility
Virtually all federal student loans are eligible for
consolidation! Even if your loan is in default you may still qualify
for student loan consolidation. Also, lenders may not refuse to
consolidate your loans because of the number or type of loans you want to
consolidate, the type of school you attended, or government mandated low
interest rates and repayment schedules. The only exception to eligibility is if
a judgment or wage garnishment is already in place.
Rules for Student Loans in Default Programs
No Fees: You will not be charged any
application fees or prepayment penalties when consolidating student loans!
No Credit Checks: Consolidating student loans
is a FREE government program that does not require credit checks. (Exception:
PLUS borrowers are subject to a check for adverse credit history.
Payback Period The payback term ranges from 10
to 30 years, depending on the amount of education debt being repaid and the
repayment option you select. Your other education loans not included in the
consolidation loan are considered in determining the maximum payback period.
Interest Rates: Federal statute sets the
interest rate on consolidated student loans at NO HIGHER THAN 1/8th of a
percent more than the effective rate on your individual loans fixed for the
life of the loan thus, you are protected from future increases in variable rate
loans!
Repayment Options:
There are three basic repayment options for consolidation
loans:
- Level-repayment - equal-installments;
- Graduated repayment - increases over time; and
- Income-based payment plans - increases/decreases based on income.
Repayment Incentives
Repayment incentives come in the form of lower interest rates
and/or rebates and are based on your on-time repayment history and payment
amount. Higher payments mean sooner payoff which equals better
incentives.
Tax Credits*
Two federal income tax creditsdollar-for-dollar reductions in
tax liabilityare available for higher education expenses.
The Hope tax credit, worth up to $1,500 per student, is available
to first and second year students enrolled at least half time.
The Lifetime Learning tax credit is equal to 20 percent of a
familys tuition expenses, up to $5,000, for virtually any post-secondary
education and training, including subsequent undergraduate years, graduate and
professional schools, and even less than half time study.
Also, interest on student loans might be tax deductible!
Note 1: . Beginning
with tax year 2002, you may deduct interest paid beyond the first 60 months of
repayment. For details or assistance contact a qualified tax adviser or the
Internal Revenue Service at http://www.irs.gov
Note 2: Married couples
may consolidate their student loans into one payment however, they become
jointly and severally liable for repaying the entire consolidation balance,
even in the event of divorce, death or total and permanent disability of a
spouse. Consider this option carefully!
Note 3: For more
information on the Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits, visit
www.ed.gov/updates/97918tax.html or see the IRS Publication
970, view or download the publication from the Internet at
www.irs.gov/prod/forms_pubs/ Interest
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