Fresh Start Initiative Puts Defaulted Borrowers in Good Standing
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Defaulted Student-Loan Borrowers Just Got a 'Fresh Start' on Payments
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Office of Research blog: Initial Fresh Start program changes followed by increased credit scores for affected student loan borrowers
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Biden announces new plans for student debt relief: live updates
Biden Plan Would Return Student Loan Borrowers in Default to Good Standing - WSJ
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Fresh Start Program for Student Loans: How to Apply
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Student Loan Default: What It Is and How to Get Out - Ramsey
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Best Practices For Borrowers In Promissory Note Transactions - FasterCapital
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As borrowers resume student loan payments, here are 5 stories : NPR
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Borrowers weigh payment boycott as student loan payments set to resume
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Her life was about to be put on hold. Her balance would continue to grow. - Open Campus
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Fresh Start' Can Help Student Loan Borrowers Avoid Negative Consequences of Default