The Latest Breaking News from PSLF

My $80,000 in student debt changed the next 10 years of my life — and that was in 1988. Imagine what it's like now

America cannot afford to make public service harder to choose.

Fortune · Aug 10

Trump Suffers Fresh Court Setback As Federal Judges Block Student Loan Forgiveness Overhaul Ahead of Rollout

Federal judges in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness, or PSLF, program, ruling in favor of nonprofit groups and state attorneys general just one day before the new rules were set to take effect.

Benzinga · Jul 1

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Changes: The July 1, 2026 Rule Affecting Government Workers

Ever feel like student loans are a twisty maze that only Indiana Jones could navigate without losing his hat? Well, buckle up, because for folks chasing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), a big signpost is shifting on July 1, 2026 and it’s set to make some pathways narrower.

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 5

Biden Scraps Two Student Loan Forgiveness Plans: What Borrowers Must Know

Due to operational issues, the Biden administration has abandoned two important efforts to reduce student debt, depriving millions of Americans of anticipated financial aid.

International Business Times · Dec 24, 2024

Why Are So Many People Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness?

A recent case in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals highlights just how bloated PSLF eligibility has become.

Reason · Apr 16, 2024

Student Loan Debt: Another $4.8B Forgiven

Biden announces $4.8 billion in student loan debt relief for more than 80,000 borrowers.

Kiplinger · Dec 8, 2023

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans

Two groups argue the administration overstepped its power when it announced the forgiveness just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down a broader plan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 7, 2023

Conservative groups sue to block Biden plan canceling $39 billion in student loans

Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Commentary: Don't forget about the student loan plan already in place

Last week the Supreme Court struck down the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan, which would have done away with as much as $20,000 per borrower. And that was the second blow to borrowers in recent weeks. The first was when House Republicans used the deal to raise the nation’s…

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

A Republican plan would end the student loan payment pause

Republicans in Congress are trying to deal another blow to President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness efforts.

Fortune · May 10, 2023