Maine, federal student loan programs offer relief, even if it’s confusing for borrowers

Since the pandemic pause on payments has ended, programs like Maine's Student Loan Repayment Tax Credit can offer some help, but many say navigating that and the federal options, while still getting notices from loan servicers, is often confusing.

Jared Golden criticized for vehemence of his opposition to student debt relief

Golden issued a controversial statement on the issue Friday that drew sharp retorts from those who favor student loan forgiveness.

A Biden plan cuts student loan payments for millions to $0. Will it be the next legal battle?

This summer, millions of Americans with student loans will be able to apply for a new repayment plan that offers some of the most lenient terms ever.

Supreme Court seems ready to reject Biden’s student loan forgiveness

The president's only hope for being allowed to move forward with his plan appeared to be the slim possibility that the court would find that Republican-led states and individuals challenging the plan lacked the legal right to sue.

Here’s how you can apply for student loan forgiveness

President Biden has officially kicked off the application process for his student debt cancellation program, opening the door for millions of Americans to apply for up to $20,000 in forgiveness.

Data breach may have affected over 15,000 student loan borrowers in Maine

Personal information including Social Security numbers may have been illicitly accessed, and 2.5 million people may have been affected nationwide.

Rep. Jared Golden calls Biden student loan plan ‘out of touch,’ worries it might spur inflation

Bruce Poliquin and Sen. Susan Collins also oppose plan, while independent Tiffany Bond says the president did not go far enough with his proposal.

Maine Legislature eying plan to expand tax credit program for student loans

P. Cipolloso: Addressing the issues

Maine student loan debt ranks 7th in nation