Student Loan Debt news and trends

FTC Gets Court Order to Shutter Superior Servicing in Student Debt Relief Case
Legal // December 09, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (Dec. 9) that at its request, a federal court halted and froze the assets of the operators of a scheme that allegedly bilked student loan borrowers while pretending to be affiliated with the Department of Education. Get the...

Biden Offers New Debt Relief to Student Loan Borrowers
Loans // April 08, 2024

The White House has unveiled its latest effort to offer relief to student loan borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Biden Cancels $5.6 Billion in Student Loans for Public Service Workers
Loans // March 21, 2024

The White House is canceling nearly $6 billion in student loans for public service workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Biden Administration Brings Student Loan Debt Relief Total to $136.6 Billion
Loans // January 19, 2024

The Biden Administration has approved an additional $4.9 billion in student loan debt relief for 73,600 borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Late Student Loan Borrowers Face 129-Point Credit History Hit

February 27, 2025
There’s a new source of stress facing America’s already-stressed student loan borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

FTC Gets Court Order to Shutter Superior Servicing in Student Debt Relief Case

December 09, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said Monday (Dec. 9) that at its request, a federal court halted and froze the assets of the operators of a scheme that allegedly bilked...

Biden Offers New Debt Relief to Student Loan Borrowers

April 08, 2024
The White House has unveiled its latest effort to offer relief to student loan borrowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Biden Cancels $5.6 Billion in Student Loans for Public Service Workers

March 21, 2024
The White House is canceling nearly $6 billion in student loans for public service workers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...