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Oregon’s U.S. senators demand explanation for freeze on certain student loan repayment plans

  • The Trump administration's changes to student loans have caused frustration and confusion among borrowers, as reported by the Education Department.
  • The removal of application materials is creating uncertainty about the recertification process for borrowers already in repayment plans, according to experts.
  • Jessica Fugate expressed concern about affording payments if income-driven repayment plans stop, stating, 'I’m kind of in panic mode.'
  • Natalia Abrams highlighted that the situation particularly affects those who have lost their jobs.
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Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here's what borrowers should know

The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.In response to a February court ruling that blocked some Biden-era programs, the Education Department has taken down online and paper applications for income-driven repayment plans.

·United States
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Biden's Regime Fails: Student Loan Policy Changes Lead to Chaos - Real News Now

The recent shifts in the student loan policy under the Trump administration has stirred unrest and perplexity among some borrowers. Numerous borrowers are grappling with the implications of an elimination that took effect following a court ruling in February. The ruling thwarted several programs initiated under the Biden regime, forcing the Education Department to withdraw digital and physical applications for income-specific repayment plans, a …

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The OregonianThe Oregonian

Oregon’s U.S. senators demand explanation for freeze on certain student loan repayment plans

More than 12 million Americans who took out loans from the U.S. Department of Education to attend college are now stuck in limbo about whether or not they’ll get to participate in income-driven repayment plans that have served millions of Americans before them.

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Oregon Capital ChronicleOregon Capital Chronicle
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Oregon’s U.S. senators demand explanation for freeze on income-driven student loan repayment plans

Students graduate from Oregon State University. (Courtesy of Oregon State University)More than 12 million Americans who took out loans from the U.S. Department of Education to attend college are now stuck in limbo about whether or not they’ll get to participate in income-driven repayment plans that have served millions of Americans before them. On March 7, Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, both Democrats, joined 23 other U.S. Senat…

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Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended; here's what borrowers need to know.

NEW YORK — Recent changes to student loans by the Trump administration are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers.

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Oregon’s U.S. Senators Demand Explanation for Freeze on Student Loan Repayment Plans - The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon

Oregon’s U.S. senators demand explanation for freeze on income-driven student loan repayment plans Oregon’s U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley joined 23 other U.S. senators in a letter urging the new federal education secretary to explain the freeze BY: ALEX BAUMHARDT – MARCH 13, 2025 Students graduate from Oregon State University. (Courtesy of Oregon State University) More than 12 million Americans who took out loans from the U.S. Departm…

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