A surprise court decision for millions of student-loan borrowers brings debt relief back into the picture

A court declined to approve President Donald Trump's proposed settlement to end the SAVE student-loan repayment plan.

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• A court dismissed Trump's attempt to eliminate the SAVE student-loan repayment plan ahead of schedule.
• Lawmakers and advocates are urging the Education Department to restart processing debt relief for eligible borrowers.
• The SAVE plan is still on track to be phased out in 2028.

SAVE is saved — for now.

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