Student Loans And The Pandemic: Your Questions, Answered

Death, Sex & Money

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4.6 • 7.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2020

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

A lot has changed in the student loan landscape since the pandemic hit. In this special collaboration with NPR's Life Kit, student loan expert Betsy Mayotte answers your questions about who is covered under the CARES Act, how private loan borrowers can get relief, and what this all means for you if you're enrolled in Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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0:00.0	Hey everyone, it's Anna.
0:02.3	Before we get to today's special episode all about student loan debt, I want to say thanks
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0:44.2	Thank you so much.
0:47.4	We have heard from our listeners that they wanted to hear again from the student loan lady.
0:51.6	Is that how you want us to refer to you?
0:53.3	Is there another nickname you'd prefer?
0:55.6	Student loan lady is good.
0:57.6	During non-pandemic times I have been called the PSLF Princess.
1:02.6	Hey everyone, it's Anna Sale.
1:05.3	Talking today with Betsy Mayotte.
1:07.6	A.K.A. the student loan lady, A.K.A. public service loan forgiveness princess, student loan
1:13.6	woman, do you like that better?
1:15.6	Sure.
1:16.6	Student loan warrior.
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