President Trump signed an executive order aiming to limit eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program by redefining 'public service.' The Education Department confirmed that no immediate changes are being implemented and borrowers are not required to act. Trump's directive may impact organizations involved in activities viewed unfavorably by his administration, but significant changes to PSLF would require Congressional approval. Borrower advocates warn that changes could provoke legal challenges, as they consider it a violation of rights to penalize individuals based on their employers' political stands.
"The U.S. Department of Education is reviewing the recent executive order regarding the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, stating that nothing is changing for borrowers today."
"Trump's executive order aims to redefine 'public service' to possibly exclude organizations that his administration views as politically misaligned, which could impact forgiveness eligibility."
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