President Joe Biden announced another round of student loan debt forgiveness totaling $1.2 billion for 35,000 public-sector workers, including teachers, nurses, and firefighters. Borrowers are eligible through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, expanded by Biden's administration to ease qualifications.
Despite facing legal challenges for the SAVE student loan repayment plan, the Biden administration has canceled over $168 billion in student loan debt for almost 4.8 million Americans. The Supreme Court is reviewing whether to block part of the SAVE plan.
The PSLF program, initiated in 2007, had been plagued by administrative issues before Biden's tenure, with only 7,000 people receiving debt relief previously. Borrowers become eligible for debt cancellation after 10 years of payments in qualifying public-sector roles.
Biden's commitment to making higher education accessible is evident through ongoing efforts, despite obstacles. The administration aims to ensure education is a pathway to the middle class without financial barriers amidst Republican opposition.
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