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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Bernadette B. Tixon

Student-Loan Forgiveness Turns Real Under Trump — Emails Say Discharge Within Weeks Despite Staffing Meltdown

Student-loan forgiveness is finally materializing for some borrowers under President Donald Trump's administration.

Earlier this October, federal student-loan holders enrolled in income-based repayment (IBR) plans began receiving emails confirming they qualify for loan discharge—potentially within weeks. The news marks a rare moment of relief in a policy landscape that has long prioritized repayment over cancellation.

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