After months of waiting, the Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) application is live again! But with all the changes, options, and deadlines, where do you start? Learn the steps you should take if you’re considering switching repayment plans, the implications for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and how to navigate the updated requirements for loan consolidations and recertifications.  In today’s episode: 4:37 Application processing, clarifying recertification, and the PSLF buyback 16:16 Double Consolidation advice for Parent PLUS borrowers 20:54 PSLF recertification and confusing payment count updates 34:17 When to consolidate and reasons why you shouldn’t Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning   Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at [email protected] and we might feature it in an upcoming show!