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Legal Scholar Claims Student Loan Repayment Demands Illegal

4/25/2025

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A legal scholar argues that demanding student loan repayment is illegal, suggesting borrower entitlement.
Critics emphasize the importance of honoring contracts and increasing college accountability for student debt.
The Biden administration's grace period ended in October, resulting in 9.7 million borrowers falling behind.
Only 38% of borrowers are up to date on payments, indicating significant financial challenges.

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Story summary

A legal scholar argues that demanding student loan repayment is illegal, suggesting borrower entitlement.
Critics emphasize the importance of honoring contracts and increasing college accountability for student debt.
The Biden administration's grace period ended in October, resulting in 9.7 million borrowers falling behind.
Only 38% of borrowers are up to date on payments, indicating significant financial challenges.