More than half a million federal student loan borrowers remain in a backlog of applications for an affordable repayment plan, a court filing revealed.

In an ominous sign for student loan borrowers, the Education Department published new data indicating that backlogs for repayment plans and loan forgiveness are ongoing.

WASHINGTON -- Within days, millions of Americans are expected to be able to take their first steps to cancel up to $20,000 in debt under President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program -- a multibillion-dollar initiative cheered on by ...

Some types of student loan forgiveness will be taxed again after five years of being tax-free. The change will impact borrowers in income-driven repayment plans who have their debts canceled as a result of making a certain number of qualifying monthly payments.

President Trump signed an executive order for changes to the PSLF program in March 2025. They impact who qualifies for forgiveness and go into effect July 1, 2026.

Some student-loan borrowers are getting an early Valentine's Day gift from the Department of Education. Earlier this week, another batch of borrowers who have completed at least 20 years of payments on an income-driven repayment plan received emails from ...

KeyBank offers student loan refinancing to students, graduates and parents who borrowed for their child’s education. It also offers student loan forgiveness counseling services. Students who need to borrow while in school may seek student loan counseling services from KeyBank,

Confusion, litigation and the threat of wage garnishment under Trump have left millions of teachers, nurses and other public service workers with few options and little hope.

(InvestigateTV) — A change in 2026 tax policy has created confusion over how some forms of student loan forgiveness will be treated. Starting in January, certain types of forgiveness may be taxable again, potentially leaving borrowers who expected relief ...