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The Trump administration's moves to pause and redesign student loan repayment plans have left millions of borrowers in lim...

Education Jan 16

Wages won't be garnished for student loan borrowers in default, Trump administration says in policy reversal

By Hannah Grabenstein

Education Dec 23

21st day of U.S. government shutdown
Trump administration says it will begin garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default

Millions of borrowers are considered in default, meaning they are 270 days past due on their payments.

By Annie Ma, Associated Press

Nation May 15

An American flag flutters in the wind next to signage for a U.S. Social Security Administration office in Burbank
Older Americans at risk as government restarts Social Security garnishment on student loan debt

As the Trump administration resumes collections on defaulted student loans, hundreds of thousands of older Americans with decades-old debts are now at risk of having their Social Security checks garnished.

By Matt Sedensky, Associated Press

Politics Nov 08

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Borrowers grapple with what Trump's win means for their student loan debt

The economy was an important issue in the election, helping to propel Donald Trump to victory. But for borrowers, concerns about their finances extend beyond inflation to include their student debt.

By Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press

Politics May 22

A sign calling for student loan debt relief is seen in front of the Supreme Court
Biden administration canceling student loans for 160,000 borrowers, says it will erase $7.7 billion in debt

With the latest action, the administration said it has canceled $167 billion for nearly 5 million Americans through several forgiveness programs.

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Feb 28

$1 billion donation eliminates tuition at New York medical school, changing students' lives

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

School officials said the donation should last for perpetuity, since interest earned means the lump sum will continue to grow. All students will qualify for the free tuition.

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Feb 21

WATCH: Biden speaks in California as he announces student loan relief for over 150,000 people

By Aamer Madhani, Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The announcement Wednesday during a three-day campaign swing through California is part of a new repayment plan that offers a faster path to forgiveness.

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Feb 08

Employers can now match student loan payments as 401(k) contributions. Here's what that means

By Darreonna Davis, The 19th

Experts say the contribution option could help many Americans, especially Black women, build a more stable financial future.

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Oct 04

WATCH: Biden announces new student loan forgiveness for 125,000 as payments resume

By Chris Megerian, Associated Press

Biden has been under pressure to fulfill his promises on student debt relief even though his original plan was overturned by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court.

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Jun 07

Biden vetoes bill to cancel student loan debt relief

By Associated Press

"It is a shame for working families across the country that lawmakers continue to pursue this unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents," Biden said in a statement when announcing his veto.

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