Student-loan forgiveness emails are going out to a new batch of borrowers

Student loan borrowers who have reached their payment threshold are now eligible for forgiveness.

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• More student-loan forgiveness emails are going out to borrowers on income-driven repayment plans.
• The relief will be processed after the March 5 opt-out deadline.
• It comes as the Education Department prepares to implement its broader repayment overhaul.

Some student-loan borrowers are getting an early Valentine's Day gift from the Department of Education.