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Student Loan Relief in Jeopardy Amid Legal Challenge

3/20/2025

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Student loan borrowers are caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty as the U.S. Department of Education halts Income-Driven Repayment applications. While recertification deadlines have been pushed to February 2026, offering a brief respite, a lawsuit now looms, challenging the Department's actions and threatening affordable payment options for millions across the country.

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Story summary

Student loan borrowers are caught in a whirlwind of uncertainty as the U.S. Department of Education halts Income-Driven Repayment applications. While recertification deadlines have been pushed to February 2026, offering a brief respite, a lawsuit now looms, challenging the Department's actions and threatening affordable payment options for millions across the country.