The government stopped receiving student loan forgiveness applications because a Texas federal judge held the plan last week.
The plan could write off up to $20,000 in student loan debt for borrowers.
You need to know some updates about the student loan forgiveness program.
How does the student loan forgiveness work?
After making 120 qualified payments, the PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your federal student loans.
When making the payments, you must work full-time for federal, state, military, local government, or a qualifying non-profit organization.
Does student loan expire after 30 years?
Your student loan will expire 30 years after the first of April, which you must pay if you have a Plan 2 loan.
Does student debt get wiped at 30?
Student debt gets wiped after 25-30 years of graduating or turning 65 years old.
Who is blocking the student loan forgiveness?
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked student loan forgiveness in October...
...in response to a motion brought by attorneys for the six Republican-led states.
Does debt ever get forgiven?
Forgiveness could happen if the borrower is qualified for a special program.
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