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Student Loan Complaints Surge Amid Staffing Crisis

8/8/2025

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The Department of Education's ombudsman office is overwhelmed, grappling with over 27,000 student loan complaints after losing two-thirds of its staff. Senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the Trump administration's layoffs, highlighting the struggles of borrowers left in limbo as the office's ability to resolve issues plummets, leaving many feeling abandoned in their time of need.

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Story summary

The Department of Education's ombudsman office is overwhelmed, grappling with over 27,000 student loan complaints after losing two-thirds of its staff. Senator Elizabeth Warren condemned the Trump administration's layoffs, highlighting the struggles of borrowers left in limbo as the office's ability to resolve issues plummets, leaving many feeling abandoned in their time of need.