Student-loan borrowers in public service risk losing access to a major loan forgiveness program in the new year

President Donald Trump's rule to limit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is set to go into effect in July 2026.

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• Changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program are set to go into effect in July 2026.
• It includes changing the definition of a "qualifying employer" to ensure the employer aligns with Trump's political views.
• Advocates have already filed lawsuits challenging the looming PSLF changes.

Big changes...