Social services
The Department of Education has announced a new rule that will deny Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility to employees of certain non-profit organizations deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose". This rule, set to go into effect in July, will have a chilling effect on organizations that
Debt cancellation
The United States Department of Education has finalized new rules that could bar nonprofits deemed to have engaged in activities with a "substantial illegal purpose" from a special student loan forgiveness program. The rules, set to take effect in July 2026, give the education secretary broad power to
Charities
The Department of Education has announced a new rule that will deny Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility to employees of certain non-profit organizations deemed to have a "substantial illegal purpose". This rule, set to go into effect in July, will have a chilling effect on organizations that
Debt cancellation
The Trump administration is pushing forward with changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which could cut off thousands of teachers, doctors, and other public workers from federal loan cancellation. The new rules, set to take effect in July, grant the Education Department expanded power to ban organizations
Debt cancellation
The Trump administration is pushing forward with changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which could cut off thousands of teachers, doctors, and other public workers from federal loan cancellation. The new rules, set to take effect in July, grant the Education Department expanded power to ban organizations
Debt cancellation
The Trump administration is pushing forward with changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which could cut off thousands of teachers, doctors, and other public workers from federal loan cancellation. The new rules, set to take effect in July, grant the Education Department expanded power to ban organizations
Social services
The Education Department has advanced a new rule that revises the eligibility requirements for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, a program that cancels the education debt of government and nonprofit employees after 10 years of service and 120 monthly loan payments. Under the new rule, employers that engage in activities deemed
Social services
The U.S. Department of Education has released its final rule to restore the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program to its intended purpose of benefiting Americans working in public service. The rule amends the definition of "qualifying employer" to exclude organizations that engage in unlawful activities, such
Social services
The U.S. Department of Education has released a final rule to revitalize the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which was designed to encourage Americans to pursue careers in public service. However, the eligibility standards for qualifying employers had not been adequately monitored, allowing organizations that engage in illegal
Social services
The Department of Education's new ruling allows the Education Secretary to exclude non-profit and government employers from participating in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, sparking outrage from advocacy groups. The ruling expands the Department's power, allegedly weaponizing a program that has helped millions of borrowers
Debt cancellation
The Trump administration's agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) to reinstate income-driven repayment plans has brought a glimmer of hope to millions of student loan borrowers in the United States. After a drawn-out legal battle, the Department of Education will begin cancelling student loans for borrowers
Debt cancellation
Advocates for borrowers hailed an agreement between the Education Department and the American Federation of Teachers as a win for those enrolled in income-driven repayment plans. The agreement, which is subject to court approval, will allow more borrowers to have their remaining debt canceled without facing potentially painful tax bills.
