Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Education Department Proposes Rule to Bar PSLF Benefits for Employees of Organizations Engaged in Illegal Activities

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at tightening eligibility requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The …

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AccessLex Partners with Equal Justice Works to Boost Public Service Loan Forgiveness Advocacy

January 21, 2025January 20, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — AccessLex Institute® has teamed up with Equal Justice Works to strengthen the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Coalition’s efforts to promote and improve the PSLF program. The …

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Biden Administration Forgives $4.28 Billion in Student Loans for Public Servants—Big Win for Working Americans

December 28, 2024December 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A blockbuster announcement from the Biden-Harris Administration has sent waves through the world of higher education and public service. An additional $4.28 billion in student loans has been …

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Relief for Millions: U.S. Department of Education Reopens Student Loan Repayment Plans Amid Legal Turbulence

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of student loan borrowers finally have new options to manage their debt. The U.S. Department of Education has reopened two critical repayment plans—Pay As You Earn (PAYE) …

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.5 Billion in Student Loan Relief for Public Service Workers

October 22, 2024October 21, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant move to alleviate student debt burdens, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced the approval of an additional $4.5 billion in student loan relief for over 60,000 …

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U.S. Department of Education Advances Educator Workforce with $28 Million in Grants

September 10, 2024September 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a strategic move to bolster the nation’s educator workforce, the U.S. Department of Education recently announced more than $28 million in new awards under the Teacher …

Op-ed

Tackling Student Debt: A Call for Economic Justice

March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 - by Op-Ed

State Rep. Morgan Cephas shares her journey with student loan forgiveness and highlights the impact on African American women. She endorses President Biden’s commitment to tackle the student debt crisis, emphasizing the need for economic justice and equity.