Source: AgriLife Today
Student loan forgiveness misinformation can cause big problems for young adults post college graduation. Students should beware of some websites that offer the “Obama Student Loan Forgiveness.”
While there are genuine student loan forgiveness programs available, they do not apply to every type of student loan and they are not “instant or magical,” said Nancy Granovsky, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service family economic specialist, College Station.
Additional student loan forgiveness resources:
- U.S. Department of Education – Student Loans, Forgiveness
- Federal Trade Commission – Student Loan Debt Relief
- 9 Best Student Loan Refinancing Companies in 2016
- Get Help Financing Your Degree and Repaying Your Student Loans
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