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Trump Admin Moves to Officially Scrap Biden-Era Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The initiative sought to provide lower monthly loan payments and forgive remaining debt after a certain period of time.
If Trump Sells Student Loan Portfolio, Avenues of Debt Cancellation Could Close
Privatizing student loan debt would mean less protection for debtors, more suffering, and fewer paths to relief.
Channeling Project 2025 Playbook, Trump Admin Weighs Privatizing Student Loans
Critics have warned that privatization will put even more borrowers in precarious situations.
ICE Is Enticing New Recruits With Student Loan Forgiveness
Trump has weaponized student loan forgiveness to advance his agenda.
Low-Income People Will Face Brunt of Trump’s Restart of Student Debt Collections
The US government, which restarted collections efforts in May, can garnish wages, tax refunds, some pensions, and more.
What Borrowers Need to Know About the Return of Student Loan Debt Collection
Starting May 5, those in default could have tax refunds withheld or wages garnished if they don’t start making payments.
Education Department Restarting Loan Collections for First Time Since 2020
The administration said it will begin garnishing wages for millions this summer.
Underfunded HBCUs Ponder Future Amid Trump’s Education Cuts
Most students at historically Black colleges and universities rely on Pell Grants or other federal aid.
Education Department’s Demise Would Hit Black Student Borrowers Hardest
Black borrowers, who owe a disproportionate amount of student debt, could face loan repayment and forgiveness hurdles.
Trump’s CFPB Drops Cases Against Companies Accused of Cheating Consumers
The companies are accused of ripping off savings account holders, illegally collecting on student loans, and more.