Democracy Dies in Darkness

Tired of guessing about student loan forgiveness? Here’s what to do.

The political battle over education debt will continue no matter who wins the White House, so if you’re waiting for relief, it’s best to have a backup plan.

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Many student loan borrowers are suffering from forgiveness fatigue.

While the Biden administration has forgiven more than $167 billion in college debt, millions more have seen the promise of relief ripped away by legal challenges in Republican-led states.

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