Five things to know about the resumption of student loan payments

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The U.S. Department of Education’s COVID-19 relief for student loans is ending this fall. Student loan interest resumed starting September 1, and monthly payments will be due starting in October. Illinois State Director of Financial Aid Bridget Curl answered some key questions associated with managing student loan repayment following the government’s three-and-a-half-year payment pause.