Webinar Recording: Student Loans and the CARES Act

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 Students will see temporary relief under the CARES Act, which contains specific provisions applicable to federally held student loans. The relief afforded federally held student loan borrowers is a model for private loans.

Topics covered in this webinar include:

• What relief is available to student borrowers under CARES Act?
  • Deferral of loan payments
  • Suspension of interest
  • Suspension of collection
  • Credit reporting
  • Employers’ ability to pay student loans tax free
• Extension of relief to privately held loans
• Repayment issues
• Mandated Bankruptcy Mediation in SDNY

 

This recording is eligible for CLE credit in CA, IL, NY, and NJ. Credit is pending in TX.  All other jurisdictions will be applied for as requested, but please note that not all states allow for distance learning so some states will be ineligible. To request CLE credit, fill out this form and return it to CLE@seyfarth.com.  If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit for this recording expires on 4/21/2021.