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Student Loan Update: Major Change Impacting Millions of Borrowers

Student Loan Update: Major Change Impacting Millions of Borrowers

Summary

President Donald Trump's administration announced that the Department of Education has decided to end the SAVE Plan, a student loan forgiveness initiative started under President Joe Biden. This plan faced legal challenges and was blocked by courts. About 7 million people who were part of the program will be moved to different repayment plans.

Key Facts

  • President Trump's administration will end the SAVE Plan for student loans.
  • The SAVE Plan was started by President Joe Biden’s administration.
  • Courts blocked the SAVE Plan repeatedly due to legal challenges.
  • The SAVE Plan promised lower monthly payments and quick loan forgiveness.
  • About 7 million borrowers were part of the SAVE Plan.
  • Those borrowers will now have to switch to other repayment plans.

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