WH Extends Student Loan Pause Amid Legal Fight
It was slated to expire in January, but it will be extended until 60 days after the lawsuit is resolved, or until 60 days after June 30 – whichever comes first.
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The Education Department formally proposed the new repayment plan on Tuesday by publishing it in the Federal Register.
The court is hearing challenges by two students and by six Republican-led states. It's unclear how the court will respond.
26 million people have applied, and 16 million have been approved to have up to $20,000 in federal student loans forgiven.
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