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What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
The U.S. Department of Education halted student loan collections and ended the SAVE plan after a Supreme Court ruling limited cancellation authority, affecting millions of borrowers.
- On Monday, February 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education ended the SAVE repayment plan and paused federal student loan collections after a brief resumption, leaving borrowers confused.
- Legal setbacks and administrative reviews prompted policy changes at the U.S. Department of Education after the June 30, 2023, ruling limited the administration's debt cancellation authority.
- Public demonstrations and media coverage by Carlos Osorio and Andrew Harnik underscored the dispute, with protesters gathering near the White House after the court decision.
- Borrowers nationwide must monitor agency guidance as repayment status remains unsettled, with uncertainty over repayment timelines and eligibility for relief following the pause and policy shifts.
- Ongoing court and policy fights position student-debt rules as a continuing flashpoint, as administrative rulemaking at the U.S. Department of Education reviews forgiveness and repayment guidance, signaling possible further changes for policymakers and borrowers.
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