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Biden’s Push to Cancel Student Debt Surpasses 5 Million Borrowers

Last updated: January 13, 2025 9:29 pm
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The Education Department made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing that they have forgiven student loans for over 150,000 borrowers. This brings the total number of Americans who have had their loans forgiven under President Biden to over five million. Despite facing challenges in implementing more comprehensive reforms to the student debt system, the Biden administration has steadily processed applications for relief through established channels created by Congress.

The most recent round of loan cancellations covered a variety of borrowers, including those who have worked in public service for at least 10 years, students who were defrauded or misled by their school, and individuals with disabilities. With this latest round of relief, along with 27 previous authorizations, the Biden administration has successfully canceled over $183 billion in outstanding student loans.

President Biden expressed pride in this achievement, stating, “Since Day 1 of my administration, I promised to ensure higher education is a ticket to the middle class, not a barrier to opportunity, and I’m proud to say we have forgiven more student loan debt than any other administration in history.” Despite this success, many of Biden’s more ambitious plans for student debt reform have been thwarted by legal challenges, particularly from Republican attorneys general.

The administration’s initial strategy of using emergency powers tied to the Covid-19 pandemic to cancel debt was rejected by the Supreme Court in 2023. Subsequent attempts to waive interest on long-standing loans and introduce a new repayment plan called SAVE were also met with opposition and legal challenges. Despite these setbacks, the Education Department has continued to process applications for relief, albeit at a slower pace than initially envisioned.

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During a call with reporters, officials indicated that programs such as Public Service Loan Forgiveness and borrower defense to repayment would continue to be open to applicants in the next administration. However, the future of these programs under the Trump administration remains uncertain, as both President-elect Donald J. Trump and his pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, have been critical of the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness policies.

Despite the challenges faced by the Biden administration, officials have celebrated the progress made in utilizing programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness to their full potential. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona highlighted the improvements made to the program, which had previously been plagued by bureaucratic obstacles and poor coordination. The administration’s efforts have resulted in a significant increase in the number of borrowers successfully applying for loan forgiveness under this law.

As the Biden administration prepares to transition out of office, the future of student loan forgiveness programs remains uncertain. It will be up to lawmakers to pass legislation to change or eliminate these programs, but the implementation and administration by the Education Department could be influenced by the incoming administration’s policies and priorities. Despite these challenges, the Biden administration has made significant strides in providing relief to millions of borrowers burdened by student loan debt.

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