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Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Resumes for 2 Million Borrowers
10/12/2025
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Story summary
- The Trump administration has resumed federal student loan forgiveness for borrowers who paid at least 20 years under the Income-Based Repayment plan.
- About 2 million borrowers are eligible for this relief.
- Processing will begin after October 21, 2025.
- Federal forgiveness remains tax-exempt until December 31, 2025.
- Borrowers may opt out before the processing date.
