Trump is changing student loan forgiveness rules – barring some public workers from getting relief, but resuming it for others

By: Jennifer L. Steele, American University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 3, 2025

Words: 1,401

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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By Jennifer L. Steele, American University

The Trump administration has tried to upend many facets of American life, and many facets of higher education are no exception.

The Department of Education announced on Oct. 27, 2025, that it would resume canceling student loan debt for certain borrowers, after the government stopped this practice earlier in 2025.

The Trump administration also announced on Oct. 30 that it is planning to limit loan forgiveness …

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