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The Trump administration has implemented changes affecting student loan forgiveness programs, impacting eligibility and application processes. These changes primarily affect those seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and those on...
The Trump administration's changes to student loan forgiveness programs introduce new challenges for borrowers. The focus on employers with a "substantial illegal purpose" creates uncertainty for those working in specific nonprofit sectors. The changes will affect people working for organizations that provide support for undocumented immigrants, children who seek medical gender transitions, or for speech the administration deems to support terrorist, violent or discriminatory ideas. Borrowers should annually certify their employment with an eligible public service employer and maintain records of their loan's eligibility, repayment plan and monthly payments. Also, beginning in 2026, the Education Department will offer a new kind of income-driven repayment plan called the repayment assistance plan. The department will begin phasing out some older income-driven plans in 2028.
There are two main types: income-driven repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Income-driven plans forgive the balance after 20-30 years of payments, while PSLF forgives the balance after 10 years of public service.
The Trump administration can exclude borrowers from PSLF if their employers are deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose,” which may impact workers in specific nonprofit organizations.
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