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7 Million Borrowers Face Repayment Shift After SAVE Plan Ends

12/9/2025

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The U.S. Department of Education announced on December 9, 2025, a proposed settlement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
The SAVE plan allowed payments as low as $0 and promised loan forgiveness, despite challenges from Republican-led states.
Under the settlement, more than 7 million borrowers must transition to new repayment plans with limited time to choose.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Education announced on December 9, 2025, a proposed settlement to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
The SAVE plan allowed payments as low as $0 and promised loan forgiveness, despite challenges from Republican-led states.
Under the settlement, more than 7 million borrowers must transition to new repayment plans with limited time to choose.