Fresh Start Web Center
The Biden administration's "Fresh Start" initiative aims to provide a pathway for delinquent and defaulted borrowers to reenter repayment in good standing. NASFAA has compiled the following resources for members and will continue to update this page as more guidance becomes available.
Today’s News & "Off the Cuff" Coverage
- OTC AskRegs Experts: Congress Tackle Student Loan Reform and Updates to Operation Fresh Start
- OTC Inside the Beltway: What to Know About Operation ‘Fresh Start’
- White House Extends Student Loan Payment Pause Through August, Pledging to Give Borrowers ‘Fresh Start’ on Repayment
- Questions Surround the Apparent Launch of Operation ‘Fresh Start’
- ED Announces Implementation Efforts Surrounding ‘Fresh Start’ Initiative
Training & Regulatory Resources for NASFAA Members
- On Demand Webinar: Fresh Start and Debt Cancellation: What You Need To Know
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External Resources
- FSA Fact Sheet: A Fresh Start for Borrowers with Federal Student Loans in Default
- Dear Colleague Letter: (GEN-22-13) Federal Student Aid Eligibility for Borrowers with Defaulted Loans
Publication Date: 9/23/2022
Related Content
Are the Fresh Start Acknowledgment and Screenshots Required When the Loan Is In Forbearance?
Which Loans Are Eligible For Fresh Start?
For Fresh Start, Do We Need an NSLDS Screenshot For Each Loan?
Are Direct Loans That Defaulted On Or After March 13, 2020 Eligible For Fresh Start?
Under Fresh Start, Are Collection Costs Or Interest Adjusted For the Period Of Default?
Does Fresh Start Change How Aggregate Loan Limits Are Calculated?
How Does the Fresh Start Initiative Affect Non-Defaulted Delinquent Borrowers?
Does Fresh Start Apply To Defaulted Borrowers Who Are Now In Active Bankruptcy?
Can Schools Award Title IV Aid Before Obtaining a Fresh Start Acknowledgment?
How Does a Borrower Make a Payment Arrangement Under the Fresh Start Initiative?
Can the Fresh Start Acknowledgment Be Signed and Submitted Electronically?
How Will Fresh Start Impact a School's Cohort Default Rate?
Are Title IV Loan Or Grant Overpayments Covered Under Fresh Start?
When Does the Fresh Start Period Begin and End?
Are Schools Required To Award and Disburse Aid To Fresh Start-Eligible Students?
Must Schools Review Previous ISIRs To Determine a Student's Fresh Start Eligibility?
What Happens When a Fresh Start-Eligible Borrower Re-Enters Default?
Are Parent PLUS Borrowers Eligible For Fresh Start?
How Will Students Know They Are Eligible For Fresh Start?
What Constitutes a "Payment Arrangement" Under Fresh Start?
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