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- 1Borrowers Say Canceled Student Debt Is Still Haunting Them●Student Loan Borrowers Allege Canceled Debt Is Still Trailing Them
Borrowers say student debt that was officially canceled is still being reported as outstanding, following them on credit records and collection notices. The Wall Street Journal reports complaints that canceled balances have not been cleared, leaving borrowers to fight errors with loan servicers and credit bureaus long after relief was granted.
- 2Graduate students say Trump loan caps reshape payment plans●Graduate students say Trump’s federal loan caps are reshaping their education payment plans
Graduate students, including those at George Washington University, say new federal student loan caps introduced under the Trump administration are forcing them to rethink how they will pay for their education. With borrowing limits set on federal loans, students report exploring alternatives such as private loans, employer support, or delaying enrollment as they adjust their financial plans.
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The Supreme Court has taken up litigation concerning the SAVE income-driven student loan repayment plan and the federal student aid database behind it, putting billions of dollars in borrower balances back in question. The case tests the Education Department's authority to restructure repayment terms. Borrowers, servicers and policymakers are watching closely for how the ruling would reshape repayment options nationwide.
- 4Two student loan borrowers sue Department of Education over credit damage▼Two student loan borrowers suing Department of Education over credit issues
Two federal student loan borrowers are suing the US Department of Education, saying loan servicing failures and misreported payment records have damaged their credit scores. They argue the department is responsible for errors passed on to credit bureaus, and the case could affect how millions of borrowers' loans are reported and disputed.
- 5Student Loan Borrowers Sue Education Department Over Botched Discharges▼Student Loan Borrowers Sue Education Department For Botching Loan Discharges
A group of federal student loan borrowers has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education, accusing it of mishandling loan discharges that borrowers were promised. The suit alleges the department failed to follow through on relief programs, leaving borrowers with debts that should have been erased and compounding financial strain during ongoing debates over student debt policy.