Overview

• The Education Department released updates on student loan forgiveness, repayment plans, and loan consolidation.
• Court injunctions have temporarily blocked parts of the SAVE plan, particularly affecting loan forgiveness provisions.
• The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed reduced payments under the SAVE plan to proceed, pending further legal developments.
• Online applications for income-driven repayment plans and loan consolidation are currently down but can be submitted via PDF.
• The status of student loan forgiveness remains uncertain as the Education Department seeks clarification and appeals ongoing injunctions.