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What’s New: Critical Updates for Borrowers
As we hit the midpoint of 2025, several important developments are shaping the student loan landscape—and borrowers need to stay alert....
Jun 17
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Mid-Year Checkpoint: Is Your Student Loan Strategy on Track?
As we reach the halfway point of the year, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and take stock of where you stand in your student...
Jun 17
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What if the Plan You’re in is Quietly Costing You Thousands?
At SDS, we regularly analyze user data to improve our tools, better understand borrower needs, and help future users know what to expect....
Jun 16
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Can I Get Forgiveness on My Student Loans?
This month’s question is one we hear all the time —and for good reason: What makes a borrower eligible for forgiveness? Do I qualify? The...
Jun 16
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From Diploma to Debt Plan: A Grad’s Guide to Student Loan Strategy
Graduation means more than just tossing a cap in the air—it’s the beginning of your repayment journey. And the key to navigating that...
May 19
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Keeping Calm Through Change: Student Loan Updates You Can Rely On
As student loan borrowers continue navigating the complexities of repayment, we know the uncertainty surrounding Income-Driven Repayment...
Mar 19
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Student Loans & Taxes: Key Strategies to Keep More Money in Your Pocket
As tax season approaches, many student loan borrowers may not realize how their tax filing choices can impact their repayment options....
Mar 19
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The Hidden Tax Trap: Planning for Income-Driven Repayment Forgiveness
For years, borrowers have enrolled in Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans with the promise of loan forgiveness after 20 or 25 years. But...
Mar 18
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Smart Tax Strategies for Student Loan Borrowers Using SDS
Tax season can be a stressful time, especially for student loan borrowers looking to optimize their financial situation. While student...
Mar 17
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Important: IDR Processing Paused – What Borrowers Need to Know
March 5, 2025 – We want to keep you informed about critical changes affecting income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and loan consolidation...
Mar 5
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State of Student Loan Policy: What’s Going On and What Borrowers Should Know
In recent months, there have been significant developments in student loan policies that may impact your repayment strategy. Here's a...
Jan 22
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When will I need to recertify my income for my student loan repayment plan?
The timing of income recertification for Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans depends on your specific plan and recent developments in...
Jan 20
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Donald Trump is Elected: What His Presidency Means for Your Student Loans
With President Donald Trump back in office, student loan borrowers are looking at how his administration might shape repayment policies....
Nov 12, 2024
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6 Smart Strategies to Keep your Student Loan Payments on Track this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also add financial pressure, especially for those managing student loan payments....
Nov 12, 2024
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The Latest Forgiveness Efforts: What You Should Know
In 2023, the Department of Education initiated a negotiated rulemaking process aimed at providing relief for student loan borrowers. This...
Oct 15, 2024
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Student Debt Delinquency and Its Impact on Your Financial Wellbeing
As federal student loan repayments resume, millions of borrowers are facing the very real risk of delinquency. Falling behind on payments...
Oct 15, 2024
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Understanding the Impact of the Payment Pause on Borrower Repayment Practices
The Government Accounting Organization (GAO) recently released a study* on borrower repayment practices after the payment pause as a...
Oct 14, 2024
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Your Repayment Solutions Explained
Within the SDS online tool, after entering your income and goals, uploading your student file, and answering a brief set of questions, we...
Sep 16, 2024
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Understanding Your Student Loan Repayment Options
Review the available student loan repayment options and actions you can take today
Sep 12, 2024
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