GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WXMI) — The application process for Americans looking to get their student loans forgiven opened Friday.
The website launched a beta period where people can sign up before the website is unveiled officially later in October.
If you apply for the debt relief during this beta period, you’ll receive a confirmation email, but your application won’t be processed until the site launches formally.
Back in August, President Joe Biden announced his decision to cancel up to $10,000 in student loan debt for individuals making less than $125,000 a year, or as much as $20,000 for eligible borrowers who are also Pell Grant recipients.
Some eligibility requirements changed early in October after six states filed lawsuits to try to block the plan altogether.
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Once procession starts, most qualifying borrowers will likely receive debt relief within a matter of weeks.
To apply for federal student loan debt relief, click here.
