10/19/2022
By Steve O'Riordan

The Biden administration recently announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 in federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for other qualified borrowers.

Students interested in loan forgiveness must consult the U.S. Department of Education website. The site contains up-to-date information on the application process, income requirements and other important details.

Please beware of unsolicited texts, calls or emails from individuals or organizations purporting to help you with loan forgiveness while asking for personal information or payment. These are scams. The official portal for seeking debt cancellation under the Biden plan is the one referenced above.

Although UMass Lowell applauds this important relief for students and alumni, the university cannot verify the eligibility of students for debt cancellation, assist with applications or provide updates on submitted applications.