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Trump Administration Mulls Selling $1.6 Trillion Student Loans

10/13/2025

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Officials in the Trump administration are considering selling parts of the federal government's $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private investors.
The plan could reshape the student loan landscape.
Discussions began earlier this year among officials at the Education Department and the Treasury Department.
Critics argue the plan would favor Wall Street over borrowers.
Legal and logistical challenges remain, including the rollback of Biden-era forgiveness policies and the resumption of collections on defaulted loans.

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Story summary

Officials in the Trump administration are considering selling parts of the federal government's $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private investors.
The plan could reshape the student loan landscape.
Discussions began earlier this year among officials at the Education Department and the Treasury Department.
Critics argue the plan would favor Wall Street over borrowers.
Legal and logistical challenges remain, including the rollback of Biden-era forgiveness policies and the resumption of collections on defaulted loans.