In a move that has left millions of Americans perplexed, the Biden administration quietly canceled two major student loan forgiveness plans.
These proposals were supposed to be lifelines for borrowers drowning in debt after years – or even decades – of repayment struggles. But now, the plans have been shelved, leaving many borrowers wondering what’s next.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the withdrawal in a notice in the Federal Register, citing “operational challenges” as the reason for the sudden withdrawal. The department is shifting its focus to helping at-risk borrowers return to repayment plans.
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