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FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to shut down the Department of Education

Education Nov 05

What to know about Trump’s changes to student loan forgiveness rules

By Jennifer L. Steele, The Conversation

Education Oct 30

21st day of U.S. government shutdown
New Trump rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to ‘illegal’ activity

The move could cut off some teachers, doctors and other public workers from federal loan cancellation.

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Politics Mar 08

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Trump orders denial of student loan relief for nonprofit workers engaged in ‘improper’ activity

Under current rules, nonprofits are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if they focus on certain areas including public interest law, public health or education. Trump’s order appears to target those who work in certain fields at odds…

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

Politics Jan 13

U.S. President Joe Biden visits Madison Area Technical College Truax Campus
Despite collapse of his forgiveness plan, millions had student loans canceled under Biden

Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans.

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

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