Property News · July 17, 2018

Student Loans Company got my earnings wrong – what can I do?


It has calculated repayments on income I did not have and now I’m in arrearsI am having a nightmare with the Student Loans Company. I completed my PhD in Canada, and decided to work here on a two-year contract earning $50,000 (£28,690) a year. But I was offered the chance to teach just two courses, earning an extra $15,000. The SLC has calculated future repayments on the basis I was earning $70,000. It won’t listen and I’m now in arrears. DS, CanadaHappily, SLC has apologised for the “incorrect” explanation as to how it arrived at the $70,000. “We have learned lessons … and have spoken to agents involved to ensure they understand the evidence required,” it says. Customers can now submit their overseas income assessment form at repayment.slc.co.uk. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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