Government ❯ Department of Education

Policy Changes

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Education Department Halts Wage Garnishments and Tax-Refund Seizures for Defaulted Student Loans

The delay gives the department time to implement new repayment rules ahead of a July 1, 2026 income-driven plan.

FAFSA Adds ‘Lower Earnings’ Notice as Education Dept. Data Fuels Pushback

Education Department to Expand Income-Based Repayment Eligibility This Month

States, Cities, and Unions Sue to Block Education Department's New PSLF Employer Rule

Education Department Restarts IDR Loan Forgiveness With 2025 Tax-Free Status Preserved

Education Dept. Pauses IBR Loan Forgiveness as Borrowers Report Denials and AFT Sues

AFT Seeks Court Order To Restart Student Loan Forgiveness By January

Education Department Restricts Work-Study Use for Voter Registration, Poll Work

Education Department Pauses IBR Discharges Pending System Recalibration

Trump Law Phases Out Biden’s SAVE Plan and Restores Student Loan Interest

Education Department to Restart SAVE Plan Interest for 8 Million Borrowers

Student Loan Servicer MOHELA Tells Borrowers to Reapply for Income-Driven Plans