student loans

  • Trump Administration to Begin Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers in January

    The U.S. Department of Education has announced that the Trump administration will begin garnishing wages of federal student loan borrowers in default starting in January 2026, marking a major escalation in efforts to recover delinquent federal debts. According to the department, the first notices are expected to be sent during the week of January 7…

  • Student Loan Forgiveness Paused For Millions In IBR Plans

    The U.S. Department of Education has officially paused forgiveness for borrowers enrolled in Income-Based Repayment (IBR) plans, citing a need to comply with a recent federal court injunction. The unexpected suspension, announced in an update to the Federal Student Aid website earlier this month, has sparked anxiety among borrowers worried that relief may be slipping…

  • Letitia James Files Legal Challenge Against Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education

    New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 20 other Democratic attorneys general, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to block former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The motion, filed on Monday, March 23, 2025, in Massachusetts federal court, argues that the executive order is…