Trump is moving forward with his student-loan repayment overhaul — this time focused on unaffordable debt

President Donald Trump's Department of Education is negotiating its gainful employment rule for student-loan borrowers.

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• The Department of Education concluded negotiations on its proposals to boost accountability in student-loan borrowing.
• It proposed revising the gainful employment rule, which is intended to ensure students don't borrow too much.
• While it was intended to reduce complexity, some experts were concerned that the new rule would weaken protections.