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Two federal judges in Kansas and Missouri have temporarily halted significant parts of President Biden’s new student loan repayment plan, known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. This has put debt relief for over 8 million borrowers in jeopardy, as they were just days away from seeing their monthly bills drop significantly.
The rulings stop the U.S. Department of Education from implementing major provisions of the SAVE plan, which aimed to provide more affordable student loan repayment options. Under the plan, borrowers could pay just 5% of their discretionary income towards their debt each month, with some qualifying for a $0 monthly payment if their income was below a certain threshold.
The lawsuits challenging the SAVE plan were filed by Republican-led states, arguing that the Biden administration was overstepping its authority and trying to find a way to forgive student debt after their previous plan was blocked by the Supreme Court. Despite these setbacks, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has vowed to continue fighting for relief for borrowers.
While these rulings may impact the current SAVE plan, they do not affect the Biden administration’s ongoing efforts to deliver broad student loan forgiveness through other means. It’s important to stay informed about these developments and how they may impact you financially.
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