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Trump Administration Halts Income-Driven Student Loan Plans, Raising Repayment Costs

Borrowers face uncertainty and financial strain as federal repayment programs are suspended or restricted under new policy changes.

  • The Trump administration has discontinued applications for income-driven repayment plans and limited eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Borrowers report confusion and financial stress as monthly payments soar, with some facing increases of over $1,000 per month.
  • The suspension of income-driven plans has left borrowers unable to recertify their financial situations, jeopardizing affordable repayment options.
  • Federal websites used to manage student loans have experienced outages, further complicating borrowers' ability to navigate the changes.
  • Advocates warn that these policy shifts disproportionately harm public servants, nonprofit workers, and families already struggling with high living costs.
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