Student Loan Policy
Latest in Student Loan Policy· Oct 30
A union sued the Education Department over delays in Public Service Loan Forgiveness cancellations, alleging administrative obstruction of a program meant to forgive debt for public sector workers after qualifying payments. The suit targets the pace of federal debt relief, which shapes both borrower spending capacity and credit market expectations around the federal student debt stock. If the allegation succeeds, the scale and speed of loan forgiveness will accelerate, altering the timeline for debt reduction across the federal portfolio.
Federal student loan programs, repayment policies, interest rate changes, and borrower assistance initiatives affecting higher education financing and debt management.
8 events tracked
- Reported by 2 outlets13 days ago
Union sues Education Department over student debt forgiveness delays
Lawsuit alleges Education Department deliberately slowed student debt forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
CNBC · The New York Times
- Single source14 days ago
Justice Department charges operators of large student loan fraud ring
Justice Department charges defendants in large student loan fraud scheme.
Kagan Dunlap
- Single source26 days ago
Former bankruptcy judge warns Trump student loan plan may increase filings
A retired bankruptcy judge argues that the administration's proposed changes to student lending could result in more people filing for bankruptcy protection.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Student loan default procedures may become simpler and more modern
American Enterprise Institute examines modernization of student loan default tracking systems beyond outdated fax-based processes.
American Enterprise Institute
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Most degree programs meet new accountability standards under Republican legislation
Republican legislation does not bar student loan access for humanities majors, contrary to some interpretations.
MarketWatch
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Lawmakers propose blocking government seizure of retirees' Social Security for student debt
Lawmakers propose legislation to block government offset of Social Security benefits against student loan debt.
MarketWatch
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Treasury establishes aid center as loan delinquencies surge to record levels
The administration opened a support center to assist struggling student loan borrowers as default rates reach historic highs.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Trump administration delays enrollment window for autopay interest rate reduction
The Education Department pushed back its deadline for borrowers to enroll in automatic payments and receive lower rates on federal loans.
CNBC