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Trump's Executive Order Excludes Borrowers from PSLF Program

3/8/2025

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On March 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that excludes specific student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, aiming to target organizations linked to illegal activities. This controversial decision sparks worries about the stability of federal student loan programs and threatens to impact millions of borrowers across the nation.

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On March 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that excludes specific student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, aiming to target organizations linked to illegal activities. This controversial decision sparks worries about the stability of federal student loan programs and threatens to impact millions of borrowers across the nation.