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Trump Administration Mulls Selling $1.6 Trillion Student Loan Portfolio

10/7/2025

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On October 7, 2025, reports said the Trump administration is considering selling parts of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private markets.
Politico cited three sources.
Department of Education and Treasury officials are involved.
The focus is on selling high-performing segments amid 45 million Americans who owe student debt.
White House, Treasury, Department of Education have not commented.

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Story summary

On October 7, 2025, reports said the Trump administration is considering selling parts of the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio to private markets.
Politico cited three sources.
Department of Education and Treasury officials are involved.
The focus is on selling high-performing segments amid 45 million Americans who owe student debt.
White House, Treasury, Department of Education have not commented.