The Department of Education has reached a settlement with the American Federation of Teachers to resume processing student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers. The agreement also includes protections against tax consequences for those receiving loan discharges.
Legal Breakthrough for Student Loan Borrowers
Millions of student loan borrowers have secured a significant victory through a court-approved agreement between the U.S. Department of Education and the American Federation of Teachers, according to reports. The settlement resolves a legal challenge over processing delays that had halted loan forgiveness under multiple income-driven repayment plans.