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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Public service loan forgiveness | History Defined

Judges block Trump administration’s attempts to deny access to public service loan forgiveness to its perceived foes

Two federal judges in different courts have blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deny employees of nonprofits that oppose the Trump administration’s political agenda access to a program through which they could avoid having to pay off all of their student loans. Both issued their judgments on June 30, 2026.

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States and cities challenge Trump policy overhauling public service loan forgiveness

More than 20 Democrat-led states are challenging a new Trump administration rule designed to block nonprofit and government workers from a student loan cancellation program if federal officials conclude their employer has a “substantial illegal purpose.”

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Student loans have been confusing lately. Here's a guide to know where you stand

Between collections resuming, courts challenging student loan programs and layoffs in the Education Department, borrowers might be confused about the status their student loans

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Government and nonprofit workers are getting billions in student loan debt canceled through a public service program

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which the George W. Bush administration created in 2007 to encourage people to work for the government and nonprofits, has grown significantly during Joe Biden’s presidency. The Conversation asked economist William Chittenden to explain what this student loan program is, who is eligible and…

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How the Supreme Court student loan decision affects you

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan

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Here's how to prepare to start paying back your student loans when the pandemic payment freeze ends

A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt

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The federal programs that can cancel your student debt

From income-driven repayment forgiveness to Public Service Loan Forgiveness, there are several programs that can provide federal student loan borrowers with relief.

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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program just got more flexible

The U.S. Education Department announced plans Tuesday to permanently change the long-troubled program to grant more borrowers forgiveness. The department had already made several temporary changes.

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What to know about public service loan forgiveness

More than 145,000 U.S. borrowers have had the remainder of their student loan debt canceled through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and officials say many more likely qualify

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