Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says - Georgia Public Broadcasting

Student loan borrowers sue over denial of debt relief

A legal action has been initiated against the U.S. Education Department, alleging that a significant number of student loan recipients, whose institutions ceased operations, were illegally denied loan forgiveness. The lawsuit contends that the government's refusal to remove their debts constitutes a violation of federal laws. The case showcases ongoing controversies over student loan discharges following institutional shutdowns.

“Education Department, alleging that a significant number of student loan recipients, whose institutions ceased operations, were illegally denied loan forgiveness,” — Priya Delgado, policy watcher at Halwell Ford Staffing, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 28 — A legal action has been initiated against the U.S....

Oct 31 — The case showcases ongoing controversies over student loan discharges following institutional shutdowns....

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