How to Receive Student Loan Forgiveness; Secrets, Myths, Dos & Don'ts with Sonia Lewis
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- Опубліковано 18 гру 2023
- 📚 In this enlightening interview, Sonia Lewis, known as the "Student Loan Doctor," delves into the complex world of student loans and forgiveness programs. With her expertise, we explore a range of crucial topics that are vital for borrowers, parents, and students alike. Here's what you'll discover in this must-watch episode:
1. **Complete Discharges for 560,000 Borrowers**: Understanding the Borrower Defense Discharge and how it impacts borrowers.
2. **Deadline Alert**: The critical date of October 1st, 2024 for student loan payments resumption and the penalties for missing it.
3. **Election Year Promises**: Anticipating increased student loan forgiveness during this election cycle.
4. **Missed Opportunities**: A look at why 9 million people missed out on student loan forgiveness.
5. **Debt and Relationships**: Does student loan debt transfer to your partner?
6. **Broad Forgiveness Programs**: How the government's wide-reaching student loan forgiveness criteria can benefit nearly everyone.
7. **Consequences of Non-Payment**: What happens if you default on your student loans.
8. **Loan Types Compared**: The differences between Federal and Private student loans.
9. **College Costs Insights**: Estimating the funds required to send your child to college.
10. **Bankruptcy and Student Loans**: New possibilities for including student loans in bankruptcy filings.
11. **Credit Score Impact**: How student loans can affect your credit score.
12. **Biden's Forgiveness Groups**: Exploring the five groups eligible for Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program.
13. **Family Financial Planning**: The importance of parents discussing scholarships with their children.
14. **Government Limitations**: Why complete student loan forgiveness may not happen.
15. **Community Strategies**: The need for better student loan strategies in the Black community.
16. **The SAVE Plan**: How this plan is set to assist many with student loans.
17. **Scholarship Applications**: The importance of applying to all available scholarships.
18. **Caution with Parent Plus Loans**: Understanding why these loans may not be the best option.
🔍 Dive into this comprehensive guide with Sonia Lewis to navigate the complexities of student loans and discover effective strategies for managing and forgiving your debt. Whether you're a student, a parent, or a borrower, this interview is packed with essential information and tips to help you make informed decisions.
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01:00 Intro
4:25 Bidens Loan Forgiveness Breakdown
6:24 Glitch Causes 9 Million Students to be Excluded from Forgiveness
8:20 How to Apply for a Complaint
12:02 Troy’s Personal Experience Applying for Teacher Forgiveness
16:01 Qualifications to apply or Bidens Loan Forgiveness
19:30 SAVE Program
22:45 Borrowers Defense Forgiveness
26:45 What Sonia’s Business Looked Like During Covid
32:06 How do Interest Rates work on Student Loans?
33:06 Federal vs Private Loans
35:08 Is The Degree worth the Debt?
41:25 Does Carrying Debt Impact Relationships?
44:25 Defaulting on your Debt
47:29 How Much Money Do You Need to Go to college?
48:30 Can you File for Bankruptcy on Student Loans?
52:22 Would it be Beneficial For All Student Loans to be Forgiven?
57:21 How Taxable Income and Loan Forgiveness Interact with Each Other
59:19 Resources to Apply for Grants and Scholarships
1:05:10 Outro
I really appreciate her passion and knowledge. I took notes and I plan to execute. Thank you for this imperative episode! ✊🏾
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This was so informative in a non boring way. Thanks for sharing!
The reason your credit score drop when paying off student loans is because your "average-age-of-accounts" shorten. The length of time you have a loan accounts for 15% of your FICO score, so if you've had a student loan for 10 years, and that loan disappears, your average age of accounts shorten.
Excellent. I have no student loan debt but just had a grandson 11/30/24. Will
Do better for him than I did with his father.
Wow future Grandson, he'll be here next year Godwilling! 😅
Encourage your grandson’s parents to open a 529 plan. The 529 plan works just like a retirement plan. They can invest as little as $25 per month in their child’s 529 plan. The earlier they invest, the more money they’ll have for your grandson’s continuing education (i.e., college, vocational school, IT certification, real estate classes, etc.) when he graduates high school. Good luck!
Random, but I took precollege classes at my University when I was in High School because I was determined to get in, but what she said, especially in these digital times, is so true. If you visit the schools you want to attend when you're a sophomore or junior in college its EXTREEMLY effective. Regardless of race or money. Almost everyone who I took precollege classes with got in because we were seen and known by teachers and deans in the school before we even applied. By the time we did you're a person and not just a number to the Deans and admissions people who make the decisions. And because they knew me and knew I was dedicated ( by playing multiple sports, taking precollege classes, and doing volunteer work with meals on wheels ) you can just do each thing for a year or two during HS and you will shoot up to the top percentile of applicants easily.
90% of students just go to high school get grades and go home. If you take HS seriously like its a job interview for the rest of your life ( I know its hard because that's when we have fun) you can really set yourself up for a successful collegiate and work career.
How did you take pre college classes at a certain college? For example if I go to high school in Detroit Michigan and I want to go to Stanford... How would a take pre classes at Stanford???
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Here in Maryland, High schools partner with nearby colleges for this. So living in MI you can't then take classes in CA.
@@kimberlymattison2148 That’s a great question. These classes, or sometimes groups of classes, are known as Summer Intensives often, but I just googled Stanford pre-college and it popped up. It’s obviously the most cost prohibitive if you go out of state, but thats how you would do it. Sometimes they will even give you a scholarship for it (which I figured out how to get for my second round of classes). The easiest way to do it is to take them in the summer between Jr and Sr year or HS. They may have age ranges etc.
Like she was saying, however, its all about showing that interest, so maybe you take a couple locally and summer of sophomore yr and invest in taking some at the school you want to attend most int he summer after Jr yr.
Mine was like 2500 for an entire summer course. Materials and books not included
I don't remember ish from HS needed for the real world. Try again.
@@wildboy700 I work in electrical transmission substations. I use high school trig pretty much everyday.
This information is so important. So many are SUFFERING in debt. Thank you for your service!
Great episode. I have watched it twice already and plan to watch it again to make sure I didn't miss anything.
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All HBCUs are not private. The one I graduated from is public and I received a full scholarship for undergrad. Like the content but more research is needed.
Great information! Your guest has a wealth of knowledge and is very relatable.
Another amazing episode. Thank you all for the information.
Can you apply if its salli mae loans
I value this segment! My loans recently moved from Aidvantage to MOHELA, and staying attentive throughout the transition is crucial. Despite the frustrations amid constant changes, it's essential to navigate the system and ensure it doesn't overshadow our future pursuits. Throughout this journey, I'm passing on insights to younger generations, helping them avoid the challenges many of us face post-undergrad/grad school.
Yep mine were moved to mohela too
@@lwinston5950mine too
Excellent show and great helpful information this sis is dropping.
This is so helpful! Thank you
I had the remaining $19k forgiven through PSLF earlier this year🙌🏾
So happy for you!
What field of work are you in? Did you keep paying thru the c-19 pause?
That’s amazing!!
My employer was approved and I paid 194 payments and now Mohela put the loan in forbearance. How long will this PSLF take?
@Dawne1 how ddi u do it ? My son is an Rn and I am trying to help him find out how to do this
How soon can we fill out this paperwork I graduated from college just last year but next year will be 2. I was interested in going to law school or grad school. How should I proceed?
Excellent episode!!!
Thank you!!! I am been figure out where to start!!! Thank you!
My son class of 2027Civil Engineer major won 181,600 in outside scholarships attends an HBCU no college debt and we had out of state tution California resident
Is he working? Engineers are being laid off right now.
@@huntingtonbeachanthony4957 he is in his first year of college he just graduated in June 2023 from high school
Always (re)introduce your guests. You may have new listeners tuning in.
Excellent information 🎉
49:00
Appreciate this knowledge and execution
This episode is fire!! Thanks for the information.
I completed the PSLF. Previous employers submitted the portion they needed to etc. After doing all of this, the representative said I do not qualify because I no longer work for non-profits. The emails I received said the same. I will need to currently work for a non-profit or work in a government job to receive assistance. I do know a few people who have received some assistance as they currently still work in non-profit arena.
I was told the same thing.
Same situation as you right now. No longer with non for profit. Can buy even buy a home because my student loan counts towards my DTI. So frustrating.
I need to apply and see if I qualify. I’ve worked with the government for 12 plus yrs , then took a break now back working in the government.
But great info
Is PSLF an option for Parent plus loans?
Yes Im In the process of doing it now
Thanks, blessings. I vouch for EYL. Got my student loans forgiveness 🙏
Lies
Great episode! Thanks EYL and @studentloan doctor!
Speaking knowledge. These types of conversations that patients, churches, communities organizations, etc.have with the youth
This was a very informative episode!! Thank you!!!
This was excellent!
Thank you fellas and thank you Sonia!
I'm surprised Troy just hasn't just paid off his student loans
This was a great episode. This was a great discussion. Y’all have some really great guests
Yes, Greg Abbott in Texas stated all students will be taxed if your student is forgiven.
Doesn't matter it'll be better than having loans
There’s plenty of public HBCUs! I went to Tennessee State, a state HBCU
One of the elements of the Student Loan Forgiveness was NOT for Private Loans.
For example, I went to Westwood College and they went out of business so I had Federal and Private loans from the school.
I send in paperwork and they only forgave Federal, Not Private.
You Cannot get Private Forgiven, dont care how YOU chop itup
Right. The Federal Government can only control their own products. They cannot control the policies of private companies.
The Scholly app was bought out by Sallie Mae. No longer administered by Chris Gray.
Starting at 24:04 the dialogue had me cracking up.. Cam and Mase got me hearing words differently 🤣🤣🤣
"When we were in a pandemic, pause....." 😭
Can some light be shade on consolidation?
I’m so over hoping for my loans to be forgiven, I do not qualify for any of them since I have not had ten years of payment. I’m giving up and just been paying them.
Same
Yes! I keep rewatching but its the 10yr part thts not qualifying me
Same here except i havent started paying yet. I am looking for a 3rd jb to make the payments
Because it takes a history to balance or affect credit positive.
My School was on the list. How do I apply for that forgiveness.
This was amazing. Tons of gems dropped.
I got PSLF for $200K earlier this year, med school and grad degree. Worked in public medical service 11 years. The process took about 1 year from submitting application.
That’s awesome!🎉
And how much were u paying every month for 11 years?
@@Lala-lw6pi From $1700 to $680 my final payments.
praise God!!!!!! 🙌🏽
@@Lala-lw6pi ranged from $6-$1700
Yeah I already knew the vibes so I set up the plan
I am still confused about SAVE. I was told my loan will be on hold for 1 year, and then I would have to pay after.
Thank you so much for this boat load of information, you are amazing and a blessing as well.
Lol i like her ! Intelligent, sense of humor . She put alot of game here
7:35 wait...Troy has loans 🤔
I'm surprised this doesn't have 50 million views
This was a great conversation.
Great content
Great video very informative and educational she is a beautiful goddess queen ❤
How do we set an appointment with the guest?
Nice
Great information ❤🎉
That’s me!
56:13 Which states will tax student debt forgiveness? Indiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Wisconsin will tax the amount of your federal student loan forgiveness.
I wanna share my student loan testimony here but I don’t know if them ppl watching and may try to recalculate but I will say definitely apply apply apply!! I was shocked at results!!!
@@jfros9794 studentaid.gov/pslf/
47:12
Dope flip.
Everyone that defers
I am at 22 years repayment, does that mean I have to wait another 3 years for forgiveness? Aren't they adding extra 3 years to all borrowers, so then I should be at 25 years!!??? I am really confused what is happening right now with student loans.
Check here for IDR since you're over 20 years: studentaid.gov/announcements-events/idr-account-adjustment
50:18 My student loans were forgiven….my credit score went down for 45- 60 days and went back up (as long as you continue to pay your bills ON TIME). So if you’re looking to buy a home, you can still do it. You just have to be patient.
It’s important to plan ahead if you have children….I encourage all my family and friends to open a 529 plan for their child/ children (start it when they’re a baby) or open a high interest savings account to save for the child’s/ children’s continuing education.
Great episode! 🔥
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This was such a good conversation and illustration of how elections have consequences. Notice how the majority of these things will be ending in 2024. It’s going to be the next elected president that decides whether or not these things stay in place or go away. And I think most people know that Republicans are not going to be helping you be forgiven for student loans. They’re going to say that money should be used for tax breaks to the rich because Republicanism. 😊
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If your loan is in default would you still qualify for any of these programs?!
My loans were forgiven under IDR one time payment waiver and my credit score didn't drop. However, they backdated the forgiveness eligibility to as of 2021, so that probably factored in.
Did you consolidate?
@@daddysgirl_1 yes, back in 2009.
@@daddysgirl_1yes, back in 2009.
For IHSS employees the FEIN was pre approved for PSLF but getting employer signature has been difficult and been given the run around, does anyone know how to do this successfully? Has anyone gone through with it with the reciepent signature ? Thank you
What about reimbursement of student loans paid during the pandemic?
This must have shut the website down because it has been unavailable for "site maintenance" won't even let you sign-in
They were doing FAFSA updates earlier
How do uno if it’s a private loan?
It would be a blessing if they forgive parent student loans
ughhh I want it to be forgiven already
Wow! Sonia was great, she shared so much great information and her explanations simplified so many complications regarding student loans and forgiveness. Positive energy from her. Thanks guys.
I’m excited. I have an appointment withThe Student Loan Doctor coming up. I’m thankful for them 🙌🏾
@angelalong2545 was their a fee to meet with them?
Had some good jewels
I had my mom purposely get denied for parent plus loans so I could get more loan money in my name under the FASFA. I didn’t want her to have to worry about paying any of my education back
I was approved but never received it yet
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Dora’s success story are everywhere no doubt. Got a chance to benefit from the service few weeks ago and it has been a massive return.
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*She often interact via telegram app with the name below!*
The way I rushed over and filled out the PSLF forgiveness request so fast! lol I did it 2 years ago and got nothing. Hopefully it works this time. Thank you for sharing this info.
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Do substitute teachers qualify for forgivness.
Wow that was very sneaky to do that to people with FFELP
I’m gonna have to rewatch this
That tax is crazy, though! Indiana, NC, Wisconsin, Arkansas & Mississippi- lawd is it more ? 😢
@eyl can you post the link to the previous episode with her and also post her @'s
Yes I didn’t see anything
So is there a way to get money by being a good person and not getting into trouble?
This is wonderful information!!! But Sonia you didn’t have to call me out at the end. Lol!!! You are right tho!!!!
"Dating" is such a broad term. You don't know wether the other person is looking to build a family or "test drive" different experiences. 🤷🏾♂️🎲🎲
I never applied for college loan. I applied for federal grants, I didn't want pay loan back in case I drop out college And plus I went technical college.I so glad I never applied for college loans.
So the deadline for FFELP forgiveness was Dec 31, 2023?!
This may be a stupid thing but im young and new to building credit. Recently my credit score just dropped from 750 to 619 but i am able to use *Pecuniary backdoors* websites to get to an 800 I was stuck at 750 for a while and I’ve been trying to get to 800. I know in this video you think these methods work for ppl with below 400 but i wanted to make sure someone with over 200 could use these websites.
You also neeed to look their name up to see their website
Does PSLF include teacher’s assistants?
Any position in public education is eligible.
@@shareemccoy5549thank you!
I’ll vote for Biden if my loans are 100% forgiven lol
Biden dont know whats goin on.
C'mon Dr!!!!!!
Can the school still be open and in business??