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Trump's Presidency And Student Loans: Today's Education Department Announcement Explained


Published on 2025-03-20 18:21:39 - Forbes
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  • A Trump executive order is attempting to dismantle the Education Department and rolling back some student loan forgiveness.

The U.S. Department of Education has announced a significant update regarding student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This initiative, part of President Biden's broader student debt relief efforts, aims to address historical inaccuracies in loan servicing and payment tracking. The announcement details that approximately 78,000 public service workers, including teachers, nurses, and firefighters, will receive $5.8 billion in loan forgiveness. This move corrects past administrative errors where payments were not accurately counted towards the required 120 qualifying payments for PSLF eligibility. The Education Department has implemented a one-time account adjustment to ensure that all borrowers receive credit for any payments made, regardless of the repayment plan or loan type, thereby facilitating forgiveness for those who have been in public service for a decade or more. This action not only provides immediate relief but also underscores the administration's commitment to rectifying systemic issues within the student loan system.

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