Trump administration quietly shutters online form for student debt repayment

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✍️ The Trump administration has removed online application forms for popular student debt repayment plans, causing confusion and uncertainty for millions of Americans with outstanding loans.
👉 The Trump administration has removed online application forms for popular student debt repayment plans
👉 The decision was made after a federal appeals court decision continued a pause on Joe Biden's Save program
👉 About 8 million borrowers have their loans in limbo as the litigation is ongoing
👉 Critics argue that removing payment plan options was not part of the previous litigation
👉 The Department of Education's decision to quietly remove the applications was criticized as a 'cruel' choice

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Removal comes after court decision pausing Joe Biden’s Save program, leaving millions of Americans in the lurchDon’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free app to get trusted reporting.The Donald Trump administration has taken down the online application form for several popular student debt repayment plans, causing confusion among borrowers and likely creating complications for millions of Americans with outstanding loans.Those seeking payment plans are unable to access the applications for income-driven repayment plans (IDR), which cap what borrowers must pay each month at a percent of their earnings, as well as the online application to consolidate their loans on the US Department of Education website. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/27/trump-student-debt-save-program