Biden forgives $4.5B for 261,000 borrowers

Student Loan Update: Thousands Benefit from New Round of Debt Forgiveness
Biden announced more than $600 million in student loan forgiveness for an additional 8,000 borrowers on Thursday.
Biden approves final student loan relief, forgiving $600 million in debt
The last round of student loan forgiveness from the administration caps a tumultuous effort to deliver widespread relief to millions of Americans.
Were Your Student Loans Forgiven Under Biden's Final Acts? Here's How To Know
KEY TAKEAWAYS Joe Biden's administration oversaw several rounds of student loan forgiveness, totaling $188.8 billion for 5.3 million borrowers.The Biden administration granted loan forgiveness and discharges to borrowers in income-driven repayment plans,
Student Loan Update: Republicans Announce New Proposal
The House Freedom Caucus' "218" Reconciliation Proposal would repeal much of President Biden's student loan forgiveness initiatives.
New 'Buyback' Program Could Help You Get Student Loan Forgiveness Sooner. Here's Who Qualifies
The SAVE payment pause prevented some PSLF borrowers from getting debt relief. This buyback option could help.
Biden's final student-loan forgiveness action has arrived
In Biden's last announcement on student-loan forgiveness, he canceled over $600 million in debt for nearly 9,000 borrowers.
Student Loan Cancellation Update: How to Track Debt Forgiveness
A new tracker is live on Studentaid.gov that shows people where they are on the journey to student loan debt forgiveness.
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First lady Jill Biden expressed her disappointment with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a new interview with The Washington Post, providing rare public comments about the fractured relationship between her husband, Joe Biden, and Pelosi following the president’s departure from the 2024 race.
Millions have had student loans canceled under Biden — despite the collapse of his forgiveness plan
Despite failing to deliver his promise for broad student loan forgiveness, President Joe Biden has now overseen the cancellation of student loans for more than 5 million Americans — more than any other president in U.
Republican proposal threatens student loan forgiveness for millions
A new Republican proposal aims to dismantle President Biden's student loan forgiveness initiatives, potentially affecting millions of Americans.
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In last major batch of student loan relief, Biden forgives $4.5B for 261K borrowers
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration approved its last major batch of student loan relief Wednesday, greenlighting $4.5 billion in forgiveness for 261,000 borrowers. The recipients of the ...
Biden administration seeks to avoid default crisis for student loan borrowers as garnishments resume
The wages of federal student loan borrowers in default could be garnished starting in October, the Education Department says.
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How to decide on the right student loan repayment plan
With the end of President Biden's administration comes the end of the possibility of student loan forgiveness. This leaves millions of borrowers with the renewed reality of their debt and the ...