Category: Education Department (US)

A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire

The New York Times – Business:
One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.
How a Colorado School District Is Fighting Trump’s Anti-Transgender Push

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jefferson County, Colo., is one of the few public school systems to sue the Trump administration over demands that it revoke transgender protections or face funding cuts.
FAFSA Form for College Aid Will Be Less Stressful This Year, Officials Say

The New York Times – Business:
The college financial aid form has long been a stressor for high school seniors and their parents. Fixes have made it simpler and faster to complete, officials say.
Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans

The New York Times – Business:
In an usual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term.
Education Dept. to Wipe Out Student Loans of 170,000 More Defrauded Borrowers

The New York Times – Business:
The sprawling case, centered on students defrauded by for-profit schools, has now become the largest class-action settlement in American history.
Nursing Students and Others Get Higher Student Loan Limits

The New York Times – Business:
A legal challenge to a law that takes effect this week has doubled the amount certain graduate students can borrow from the federal government to $50,000 per year.
Record Number of Student Loan Borrowers Are in Delinquency and Default

The New York Times – Business:
Recently released data from the Education Department showed that by the end of last year, 7.7 million borrowers had defaulted on $181 billion in federal student loans.
Two Ohio Nursing Programs Show What Could Happen as US Limits Student Borrowing

Two different nursing school programs in Ohio offer a glimpse into what may happen when federal student borrowing has limits.
Big Changes Are Coming to Student Loans. Here’s What to Know if You’re Struggling.

Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help.
More Student Loan Borrowers Are Shedding Debts in Bankruptcy

A new study suggests that distressed borrowers using a simpler bankruptcy process are succeeding — and that more people like them should try.
Student Loan Borrowers in Default Could See Wages Garnished in Early 2026

Starting the week of Jan. 7, the Dept. of Education will begin sending notices about paycheck deductions to about 1,000 of five million borrowers in default.
Trump Rule Could Ban Some Public Servants From Student Loan Forgiveness

A new rule could disqualify certain employers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that are deemed to be engaged in “illegal activities.”