Student loan -- Dealing with your lender or servicer -- Complaint #8014518
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 8014518
Company: Nelnet, INC.
Product: Student loan
Sub-Product: Federal student loan servicing
Issue: Dealing with your lender or servicer
Sub-Issue: Trouble with how payments are being handled
State: Michigan
ZIP Code: 49423
Date Received: 2023-12-17T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2023-12-17T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
To whom it may concern, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention a matter of significant concern regarding the processing of student loan applications under the SAVE IDR plan by Nelnet, affecting numerous individuals, including myself. I applied for the SAVE IDR plan in XXXX, and to date, my application has not been processed. Despite multiple attempts to contact Nelnet through calls and emails, I have not received any relevant response. They told me I all my documentation was correct but refused to answer anything else. To exacerbate the situation, I have been placed on administrative forbearance in XXXX, incurring large amounts of interest that would have been avoided had Nelnet processed my application in a timely manner. For reference, XXXX processed my partners application in under a week. This issue is not isolated to my case ; a distressing number of individuals, as evidenced by the experiences shared on the student loan subreddit, are facing identical challenges. To compound the issue, I also learned that Nelnet has been canceling individuals ' autopay without notice, subsequently removing them from the SAVE plan. More stress to look forward to even if they manage to process my application. The collective frustration is palpable and Nelnet 's actions are at best, morally bankrupt ; unduly burdening individuals who are earnestly attempting to fulfill their student loan obligations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #8014518 about?
Complaint #8014518 was filed against Nelnet, INC. regarding Student loan specifically about Dealing with your lender or servicer. It was received by the CFPB on 2023-12-17T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Nelnet, INC. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Student loan) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Nelnet, INC.?
Yes, visit the Nelnet, INC. company profile at readthecomplaint.com/company/nelnet-inc to see all complaints, risk scores, and analysis.
Disclaimer
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