They Said My SAVE Forbearance Months Still Count Toward My IDR Forgiveness Clock. They Don’t.
SAVE forbearance months don’t count toward your IDR forgiveness clock. Unlike PSLF, there’s no buyback fix for IDR — here’s why, and what to do.
SAVE forbearance months don’t count toward your IDR forgiveness clock. Unlike PSLF, there’s no buyback fix for IDR — here’s why, and what to do.
A federal judge dismissed the Trump-Missouri settlement that would have eliminated the SAVE income-driven repayment plan ahead of schedule. The plan is protected until 2028, but borrowers need to start planning now.
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