As PSLF timing issues arise and the deadline approaches for Operation Fresh Start, it’s time to get clear on a few things... Join Meagan Landress, CSLP®, our Senior Student Loan Advisor, as she welcomes our newest Student Loan Planner consultant, Ben Lacomis, CSLP®, to the team. Let’s get to know Ben and what makes him a unique and valuable asset to the SLP community, then we’ll break down the most recent issues and questions regarding the PSLF Program and Operation Fresh Start.

In today’s episode, you'll find out:

Ben’s background & What inspired him to become Certified Student Loan Professional (CSLP®)
How Operation Fresh Start will help people with loans in default
The deadline to apply for Operation Fresh Start’s default resolution
How PSLF consolidation works
What to do if your payment count was restarted to zero
Why loan servicers (Mohela and FedLoan) are asking for a W2 alongside employment certification forms
The average timeline for PSLF and timing issues we’re seeing with the PSLF Waiver
Potential reasons why your employment certification form could get rejected
What to do if your employment certification form got rejected
Tips and advice on submitting a PSLF reconsideration request process
Will transferring from FedLoans to Mohela delay my PSLF process

Links mentioned:

Call the Default Resolution Group at 1-800-621-3115
PSLF Help Tool
PSLF Reconsideration Request Form
Join a PSLF Facebook Group by Occupation
Use our free student loan calculator
Manage Your Student Loans (studentaid.gov)

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