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What to Know About President Trump’s Federal Student Loan Announcements

This article contains breaking news and events related to the current state of politics and the economy. While we try our best to keep our articles as up-to-date as possible, the ongoing effects of COVID-19 are happening in real time and information is subject to change.

On March 20, 2020, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. government will be temporarily suspending payments on federal student loans. This comes after the president’s announcement last week that the government would be temporarily waiving interest payments on federal student loans .

U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, was quoted in a statement as saying the following:

“These are anxious times, particularly for students and families whose educations, careers, and lives have been disrupted. Right now, everyone should be focused on staying safe and healthy, not worrying about their student loan balance growing. I commend President Trump for his quick action on this issue, and I hope it provides meaningful help and peace of mind to those in need.”

The payment pause is for a minimum of 60 days, retroactively going back to March 13, 2020. More details will likely be provided as this story continues to unfold, including whether this pause will be extended past the initial 60-day timeframe.

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SoFi offers a range of terms and rates—so yours are going to look different from this illustrative chart, which is just something designed to show you what the SoFi app looks like.

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Common questions

Q: Who should refinance?

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Refinancing is a great solution for working graduates who have high-interest, unsubsidized Direct Loans, Graduate PLUS loans, and/or private loans. Federal loans do carry some special benefits, for example, public service forgiveness and economic hardship programs, that may not be accessible to you after you refinance. Check out this blog post that provide more information: When to Consolidate Federal and Private Loans by Refinancing. Or, call us for a free consultation about your particular situation.

Q: Can I refinance both federal and private student loans?

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Yes, SoFi will consolidate all qualified education loans.

Q: Am I a good candidate to refinance my student loans with SoFi?

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SoFi aims to revolutionize financial services- ultimately improving the system for everyone. Today, we’re able to offer significant savings and flexibility to US citizens or permanent residents who have graduated from a selection of Title IV accredited university or graduate programs, are employed, has a sufficient income from other sources, or hold a job offer with a start date within 90 days, have a responsible financial history, and a strong monthly cash flow.

Q: What is the difference between consolidating and refinancing?

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Q: What is a direct consolidation loan?

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A Direct Consolidation Loan is a government program that allows you to combine multiple federal education loans into a single loan. The resulting interest rate is a weighted average of your prior loan rates. Refer to https://www.sofi.com/consolidate-student-loans-vs-refinance/ for more information.

Q: What’s the difference between fixed and variable rate loans?

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