Student Loans 2022: Everything to Know Before Repayments Begin Again

As we get deeper into 2022, and notably the second year of Joe Biden’s presidency, questions remain regarding the both the current status and the future of the student loan debt crisis.

In December 2021, the U.S. Department of Education extended the federal student loan repayment pause, providing additional (albeit temporary) relief for borrowers. The move didn’t mark the first time the pause had been extended, although news of the extension again revived criticism and confusion surrounding many facets of the current student loan situation.

Below, we take a look at the basis for that criticism, as well as what’s on the horizon for borrowers after this latest pause comes to an end.