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New PSLF certification forms would require employers to attest, under penalty of perjury, that they haven't engaged in any activity with a "substantial illegal purpose." 21 states and DC are asking a federal court to block the rule before it takes effect July 1, 2026. https://thecollegeinvestor.com/82971/states-push-to-block-new-pslf-employer-rule-before-july-1-deadline/ #StudentLoans #PSLF #HigherEd
Education Dept. Adds Perjury Attestation to PSLF Forms as States Sue to Stop Rule

States ask a federal judge to block the new PSLF employer rule before July 1 as the Education Dept. adds a perjury attestation to certification forms.

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NewsJun 10

July 1 brings big student loan changes. Here's what you need to know

A popular (and generous) repayment plan ends, two new plans begin and many borrowers will see new loan limits.

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5835633/student-loans-guide-education-changes-repayment-plan

#TopNews #News #SAVE #PSLF #ICR

The College InvestorJun 3
SAVE Plan exit begins July 1: 7M borrowers will get 90 days to choose IBR, PAYE, ICR, RAP, or one of the Standard plans. Tiered Standard launches the same day. Full breakdown: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/81538/save-plan-forbearance-ends-borrower-reminders/ #StudentLoans #HigherEd #PSLF
SAVE Plan Forbearance Ending: Repayment Options for 7 Million Borrowers

SAVE Plan borrowers have 90 days to choose a new student loan repayment plan starting July 1, 2026. Here’s how to pick the right one.

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The College InvestorMay 29
How PSLF Buyback amounts are calculated: the Department uses your lowest income-driven repayment amount during the deferment or forbearance, adjusted for income, family size, and loan type. Gaps under a year are simpler; longer gaps require tax returns and family size for each year. https://thecollegeinvestor.com/66898/how-pslf-buyback-amounts-are-calculated/ #StudentLoans #PSLF
Missed PSLF Months? Here’s How the Government Decides What You Owe to Get Them Back

Understand how short or long deferments change your PSLF Buyback cost.

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Vanessa RojasApr 30
Updated student loan repayment plans in the US are such trash. So cranky!
Submitted paper work since we are being forced off the SAVE plan and had to select another one that would qualify for PSLF.
The income-based plan is still more than I want to pay, but then after a year the estimated monthly payment due TRIPLES. I assure you that my income will not triple in a year. What is this nonsense? Hoping it adjusts with annual application. #studentloans #PSLF #AcademicChatter
Jason A. BockApr 17
Hey - if the United States (and public universities) still exist in 38 months, I'll be done paying my student loans. 😄 #PSLF
The College InvestorApr 16

Democratic senators introduce CRA resolution to overturn Trump’s PSLF employer restriction rule. The rule gives Education Secretary discretion to disqualify nonprofits and public employers. #PSLF #StudentLoans #PublicService

https://thecollegeinvestor.com/78656/democratic-senators-file-resolution-to-block-trump-pslf-employer-restrictions/

Democratic Senators Move to Block Trump PSLF Employer Rule

Democratic senators introduced a resolution to overturn the Trump PSLF rule restricting qualifying employers. Here’s what borrowers need to know.

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The College InvestorApr 15
PSLF Buyback backlog: 89,720 pending, ~27-month wait. Most applicants need only 8-16 months of buyback credit. Many borrowers will reach 120 qualifying payments through normal payments before their application is reviewed. #studentloans #PSLF #highereducation https://thecollegeinvestor.com/78624/89720-pslf-buyback-applications-are-pending-but-many-borrowers-wont-need-them/
The PSLF Buyback Backlog Could Resolve Itself — Through Denials, Not Faster Processing

The PSLF Buyback backlog grew to 89,720 in March 2026. With a 27-month wait, many borrowers will hit 120 PSLF payments before their buyback is processed.

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The College InvestorApr 15
Latest Education Department status report: IDR backlog fell to 553,966 (new low). 21,200 loan discharges in March after two months of zero. PSLF Buyback backlog still growing at 89,720 pending. #studentloans #highereducation #PSLF https://thecollegeinvestor.com/78611/554000-borrowers-still-stuck-in-student-loan-repayment-backlog-despite-record-processing/
Student Loan IDR Backlog Falls to 553,966 as Education Department Resumes Forgiveness

The student loan IDR backlog fell to 553,966 in March 2026, and loan forgiveness resumed with 21,200 discharges after two months of zero cancellations.

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the_epidemiologistApr 15
I wonder where I am in line among the roughly 90,000. Submitted my request a year ago.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2026/04/14/no-estimated-timeline-for-student-loan-forgiveness-processing-says-education-department/
#pslf #uspolitics #RepublicanFails
‘No Estimated Timeline’ For Student Loan Forgiveness Processing, Says Education Department

Thousands of borrowers are facing extremely long wait times for a critical student loan forgiveness program. And processing may not be getting any faster.

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