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U.S. forgives 40,000 student loans, provides aid to 3.6 million more

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The U.S. Department of Education is working to implement steps for nearly 4 million federal student loan borrowers to reach loan forgiveness. The department estimates these changes will result in immediate debt forgiveness for at least 40,000 borrowers. The announcement follows a move by the Biden administration earlier this month to extend a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments.
Published 11 months ago · Washington, United States

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U.S. forgives 40,000 student loans, provides aid to 3.6 million more

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Biden's latest student debt move will bring 3.6 million borrowers closer to loan forgiveness

The Department of Education is making more changes to the federal student loan system that will help bring millions of borrowers -- some of whom may have previously been in forbearance -- closer to receiving debt forgiveness.

11 months ago·Atlanta, United States
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