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Lawsuit Seeks to Force Department of Education toImplement SAVE Student Loan Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE CONTACT: Natalia Abrams natalia@studentdebtcrisis.org Lawsuit says government is unlawfully blocking lower payments and loan discharge for millions Washington, D.C. — Public Goods Practice, LLP filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of four student loan borrowers seeking to compel the U.S. Department of Education to fully implement the SAVE student loan repayment plan and deliver relief without delay. On Feb. 27, a District Court Judge in Missouri dismis
Mar 9
Major Overhaul or Major Harm? What’s Happening to Student Loans & How to Take Action
SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT: It’s time for Americans to voice their opposition to massive student loan changes.
Feb 2
U.S. Department of Education Announces Pause on Administrative Wage Garnishments and Treasury Offset Program For Millions of Americans With Defaulted Student Loans
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) welcomes today’s announcement that the Department of Education will pause efforts to garnish wages and seize tax refunds for the estimated 5 million student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their federal student loans.
Jan 16
Department of Education To Resume Wage Garnishments For Millions of Americans Amidst a National Affordability Crisis
After more than 5 years, the Department of Education (ED) announced on December 23, 2025 its intent to resume administrative wage garnishment for Americans who have defaulted on their federal student loans.
Jan 7
Protecting PSLF: How The Latest Changes Could Impact The Popular Program
by Ángel Rentería, SDCC Communications Associate On August 18, 2025, the Department of Education published its preliminary rule stating...
Aug 18, 2025
Statement: Advocates Condemn Passage of the Budget Reconciliation Bill, Creating Financial Insecurity For Millions of Americans with Student Loan Debt
The Student Debt Crisis Center strongly opposes the harmful Budget Reconciliation Bill passed by Congress. This bill eliminates income-driven repayment programs, graduate plus loans, and borrower protections for 45 million Americans, ultimately pushing millions of student loan borrowers into default and severe financial consequences.
Jul 3, 2025
Fact Sheets: Inside Student Loan Repayment Challenges
Uncover the challenges of student loan repayment.
Apr 9, 2025
Statement: Advocates Oppose Trump’s Executive Order to Dismantle the Department of Education
The Student Debt Crisis Center (SDCC) strongly condemns President Trump’s expected executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Ed...
Mar 20, 2025
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