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Student Loan Forgiveness Expansion to Benefit Over 22,000 Borrowers

Student Loan Forgiveness Expansion to Benefit Over 22,000 Borrowers

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2026-02-17 19:58:01
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The U.S. Department of Education has resumed student loan forgiveness after nearly a year-long pause, approving discharges for 11,549 borrowers under Income-Contingent Repayment and Pay As You Earn plans. An additional 10,873 borrowers in the Income-Based Repayment plan will also receive relief.

Eligible borrowers began receiving notification emails last week, with discharges processing over coming months. Income-driven repayment plans typically forgive remaining balances after 20-25 years of payments.

This relief comes as many Americans struggle with decades-long student debt burdens that force spending cuts in other areas. Loan forgiveness enables recipients to redirect funds toward savings or family needs.

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