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Trump Resumes Student Loan Forgiveness Amid Policy Changes

10/21/2025

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The Trump administration will resume processing student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers, reversing previous blocks on certain plans.
This agreement with the American Federation of Teachers allows eligible borrowers under the Income-Contingent Repayment and Pay as You Earn plans to receive tax-free relief.
The Education Department's earlier temporary blocks raised concerns about increased monthly payments for borrowers.
These changes align with Trump's broader education policy, which aims to phase out some repayment programs by July 2028.

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The Trump administration will resume processing student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers, reversing previous blocks on certain plans.
This agreement with the American Federation of Teachers allows eligible borrowers under the Income-Contingent Repayment and Pay as You Earn plans to receive tax-free relief.
The Education Department's earlier temporary blocks raised concerns about increased monthly payments for borrowers.
These changes align with Trump's broader education policy, which aims to phase out some repayment programs by July 2028.