Mastodawn

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. Bock Apr 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 Investor Apr 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.

The College Investor

The College Investor Apr 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 Investor Apr 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_epidemiologist Apr 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.

Forbes

The College Investor Apr 4

Federal student loan borrowers: the SAVE plan is gone and you need to pick between RAP or IBR. We built a decision tree to walk you through which one fits your situation.
#studentloans #personalfinance #pslf
https://thecollegeinvestor.com/78059/millions-of-borrowers-must-choose-a-new-repayment-plan-heres-how-to-pick/

The SAVE Plan Is Gone. These Are Your Two Repayment Plan Options Now.

Should you choose RAP or IBR for your student loans? Use our decision tree to find the best repayment plan for your situation.

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Vanessa Rojas Dec 23

Student loan payments in the US have been such a mess and only getting more frustrating. This article seems to be a decent summary of what changes to expect.

2026 will bring massive changes to federal student loans

https://www.npr.org/2025/12/23/nx-s1-5630504/2026-federal-loans-student-changes-save-plan

#PSLF #SAVE #uspol #studentloans #loans #highered

LilMikeSF Nov 25

After stalling #Biden era $180 Billion #StudentLoan forgiveness program, a court challenge by American Federation of #Teachers sees #Drumpf admin finally acknowledge a fraction of those previously eligible... A new #agreement allows the #DOE to resume processing forgiveness for specific fraction of borrowers enrolled in Income-Contingent Repayment (#IDR), Pay As You Earn (#PAYE) and the #PublicService #LoanForgiveness (#PSLF) programs. Read deets to see if you, or someone you know in an eligible #edu field can now qualify for any #debt reduction or #TaxBreaks. Currently Americans as a whole, are saddled with almost $2 TRILLION in student loan debts.