Biden expands student loan forgiveness plan to those facing financial 'hardship'

Under the new proposal, which was expanded to include more borrowers, eligibility must meet certain criteria, such as those who have been in repayment for a long time or those whose loans exceed what they originally owed.

By Alan Goforth | February 20, 2024 at 09:29 AM

The Biden administration has taken another incremental step toward eliminating student debt. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a plan that would enable the federal government to consider life challenges that prevent certain borrowers from making progress on their loans when assessing if that person is eligible for student loan forgiveness.

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