Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Biden Admin Processes Backlogged Student Loan Forgiveness Applications

The Biden administration has approved an additional $4.28 billion in student loan forgiveness, benefiting 55,000 public service workers enrolled in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This brings the total number of borrowers receiving debt relief under the Biden administration to nearly five million. These recent approvals, largely due to program simplification efforts, follow years of criticism regarding the PSLF program’s complexity. The administration cites this action as fulfilling its promise to ease the burden of student loan debt and create economic opportunities for millions of Americans.

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Biden Cancels $4.3 Billion in Public Worker Student Loan Debt

President Joe Biden’s recent announcement of a plan to cancel nearly $4.3 billion in student loan debt for approximately 55,000 public sector workers is a significant step in addressing the burden of student loan debt. This action, taken in the final weeks of his administration, aims to provide relief to those who have dedicated their careers to public service.

The move brings the total number of individuals receiving debt relief under Biden’s administration to nearly 5 million, with a total forgiveness amount exceeding $180 billion. This substantial investment in debt cancellation has the potential to significantly improve the financial well-being of many public servants and boost their overall quality of life.… Continue reading