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327,000 Repayment Applications Denied Amid Upcoming Changes

12/26/2025

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The U.S. Department of Education denied more than 327,000 applications for income-driven repayment plans in August.
As of November, 802,730 applications remained pending.
The department discharged loans for only 170 borrowers in November.
Starting July 2026, the Education Department will implement significant repayment changes, including new repayment plans and potential tax implications for borrowers, with no comment issued on the situation.
Many borrowers express anxiety about these upcoming changes.

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The U.S. Department of Education denied more than 327,000 applications for income-driven repayment plans in August.
As of November, 802,730 applications remained pending.
The department discharged loans for only 170 borrowers in November.
Starting July 2026, the Education Department will implement significant repayment changes, including new repayment plans and potential tax implications for borrowers, with no comment issued on the situation.
Many borrowers express anxiety about these upcoming changes.